Government & Politics

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Cobb County May 29, 2025

Fewer trash hauler complaints draws praise at Cobb BOC work session

By Mark Woolsey Complaints about trash haulers in Cobb County appear to have dropped significantly after reaching a fever pitch in 2022, a development that drew plaudits from the Board…

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Acworth May 29, 2025

Acworth reviews rezoning, annexation at city meeting

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Planning and Zoning Commission held its monthly meeting Tuesday at City Hall. The commission reviewed and voted on two applications for potential rezoning and annexation efforts…

Government & Politics May 27, 2025

Marietta Fire Department promotions announced

Marietta Fire Chief Tim Milligan announced recent promotions in the Marietta Fire Department in an announcement on the city’s website: “These advancements are not only a reflection of individual dedication,…

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Government & Politics May 26, 2025

Public town halls shut down by confrontation shy members of Georgia congressional delegation

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 23, 2025 Congressman Barry Loudermilk recently walked into an International House of Pancakes…

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Government & Politics May 25, 2025

Public hearings on soccer facility, Comprehensive Plan on May 28 Mableton council agenda

The Mableton City Council will meet this Wednesday, May 28 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. There will be a work session at 5:15 p.m. followed…

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Government & Politics May 24, 2025

Cobb posts notice of cybersecurity event, phone number for call center

Cobb County posted two notices, one announcement posted yesterday about a cybersecurity event the county has been monitoring since early May, and the other about a call center the county…

Government & Politics May 22, 2025

Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure

by Andrew Reeves, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Lately, the headlines have been clear: President Donald Trump is headed for…

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Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Some Cobb County residents receive incorrect voting precinct cards

Cobb County announced that, due to human error during the transfer of address data, some residents in nine precincts received precinct cards addressed to voters who are not living in…

Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Learn about your county: Registration open for Cobb 101

Registration is now open for Cobb 101, an annual program that educates participants in the workings of Cobb County government. The announcement for the program on the Cobb website describes…

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Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Sold Stocks Two Days Before Trump Announced a Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs

This article by Robert Faturechi and Brandon Roberts originally appeared on the ProPublica website. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive…

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Government & Politics

Fewer trash hauler complaints draws praise at Cobb BOC work session

Acworth reviews rezoning, annexation at city meeting

Marietta Fire Department promotions announced

Public town halls shut down by confrontation shy members of Georgia congressional delegation

Public hearings on soccer facility, Comprehensive Plan on May 28 Mableton council agenda

Cobb posts notice of cybersecurity event, phone number for call center

Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure

Some Cobb County residents receive incorrect voting precinct cards

Learn about your county: Registration open for Cobb 101

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Sold Stocks Two Days Before Trump Announced a Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs