Government & Politics

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 22, 2026

Democrats block local tax referendums as Georgia lawmakers clash over affordability

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 20, 2026 House Republicans are attempting to pass a wave of local property…

Drawings of Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant

Government & Politics June 22, 2026

Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government June 20, 2026

Mableton Council Agenda Includes FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate Discussion

The Mableton City Council will meet on Monday, June 22 for a work session, and on Tuesday, June 23 for its regular meeting. Note that the regular meeting has shifted…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government June 19, 2026

Georgia’s primaries and runoffs are over, but one PSC race lingers

by Mary Landers, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 Georgia’s 159 counties are recounting votes cast in the…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government June 19, 2026

Mableton Town Hall Draws Debate Over Proposed Police Department

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting Photo: Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson The town hall meeting Monday evening in the auditorium of…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Democrat wins Gwinnett County-based state Senate special election after close call

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Democrats pulled off a win in a special election to fill…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Georgia’s runoffs are over. Here are the candidates who are advancing to November’s election.

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 As Georgians headed to the polls on Tuesday, voters were doing…

Government & Politics, State Government June 17, 2026

With July 1 deadline looming, lawmakers puzzle over what to do about Georgia’s election system

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Georgia’s special legislative session starts Wednesday, and while partisan fights about…

Government & Politics, State Government June 17, 2026

Rundown of top Georgia state-wide primary runoff results

By Mark Woolsey Georgia voters cast their ballots in a runoff election Tuesday, with the matchups for the November general now clear. In the GOP race for a national post,…

Government & Politics, State Government June 16, 2026

Georgia voters head back to the polls Tuesday to finish picking primary election winners

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 15, 2026 Georgians will be returning to their polling places Tuesday to finish…

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Crime & Public Safety July 21, 2026