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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government March 6, 2026

Longtime Georgia lawmakers look forward to a frantic – and for some, their last – Crossover Day

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 6, 2026 It’s sink or swim time for bills in the Georgia Legislature….

Government & Politics, State Government March 5, 2026

Bill allowing Georgia property owners to sue over homelessness, immigration clears House

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 4, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday that could…

Government & Politics, State Government March 4, 2026

High-profile GOP property tax overhaul fails to clear the House

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 3, 2026 A sweeping GOP proposal that would overhaul local property taxes failed…

Government & Politics, State Government March 2, 2026

Lawmakers take up special license plates, early screening in attempt to help Georgians with autism

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 2, 2026 The Georgia Senate last week passed a bill that would allow…

Government & Politics, State Government February 27, 2026

Data center bill stalls after last-minute change opposed by industry finds support

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 26, 2026 The Senate session ended abruptly Thursday just as senators were nearing…

Government & Politics, State Government February 19, 2026

2026 Cobb County Legislative Delegation Forum at Cobb Senior Wellness Center

The the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County submitted the following announcement: Mark your calendars! Join the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb County and Cobb County Senior Services for the…

Government & Politics, State Government February 19, 2026

Georgia fines former First Liberty principal as part of alleged Ponzi scheme investigation

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 18, 2026 The Secretary of State’s Office has ordered a former principal of…

Government & Politics, State Government February 16, 2026

Lawmakers push plan to lift Georgia’s lagging literacy rates

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 16, 2026 A majority of Georgia’s third graders – 62% – are not…

Government & Politics, State Government February 13, 2026

Senate Republicans sign off on cuts to Georgia’s income tax rate while ending some corporate perks

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2026 Senate Republicans passed a proposal Thursday to reduce the state’s income…

Government & Politics, State Government February 11, 2026

Georgia Senate passes surprise ban on puberty blockers for minors

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 10, 2026 Republicans in the Georgia Senate hijacked a bill aimed at increasing…

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Business & Economy, Local Business March 21, 2026

Check out the 39 new businesses licensed in unincorporated Cobb County over the past week

Cobb County issued 39 new business licenses between March 15 and March 20, 2026, reflecting a steady mix of home services, construction trades, and small-scale retail and food ventures. The…

Education, News March 21, 2026

Video of public comments at the March 19, 2026 Cobb school board meetings

By Larry Felton Johnson Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the…

Home sale prices, Real Estate March 21, 2026

January 2026 Home Sales in Kennesaw Mountain High Attendance Zone

These prices for January 2026 home sales in the Kennesaw Mountain High School attendance zone are from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s site. For an explanation of why we sort…

Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…

News, Transportation March 21, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…