State Government

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government May 11, 2026

GOP candidates for governor continue to spend big as election day looms

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 8, 2026 Candidates running to be Georgia’s next governor are shelling out millions…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, State Government May 6, 2026

Fulton County fights Department of Justice push for 2020 election worker information

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 5, 2026 ATLANTA — Fulton County officials are trying to stop the U.S. Department…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government May 5, 2026

Voter guide: Republican candidates for Georgia Secretary of State

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 5, 2026 The race to become Georgia’s next top election official is well…

Government & Politics, State Government May 5, 2026

Voter guide: Democratic candidates for Georgia Secretary of State

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 5, 2026 The race to become Georgia’s next top election official is well…

Government & Politics, State Government May 4, 2026

Kemp rejects calls to redraw this year’s political maps, early voting surge and other news

by Ross Williams and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 2, 2026 Independence Day is still a couple months away,…

Government & Politics, State Government April 30, 2026

The 2020 election continues to cast a shadow over the race for Georgia’s next top election official

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 29, 2026 Eight candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top elections official faced…

Government & Politics, State Government April 30, 2026

Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act could impact future political maps in Georgia

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 29, 2026 Some prominent Republicans started calling for Georgia lawmakers to redraw the…

Government & Politics, State Government April 29, 2026

US Senate spending panel hails Education programs Trump has targeted for cuts

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators across the aisle pushed back Tuesday against…

Government & Politics, State Government April 29, 2026

Candidates vying to be Georgia’s next top lawyer sharpen attacks as early voting starts

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 28, 2026 Four candidates are pledging to bring a fighting spirit to the…

Government & Politics, State Government April 28, 2026

GOP candidates for governor in Georgia clash over the mounds of cash pouring into the race

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 27, 2026 A pair of debates aimed at informing voters ahead of the…

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Business & Economy, Local Business May 23, 2026

New Cobb County Businesses Include Sports Collectibles and Bookshop

Cobb County’s latest round of new business filings reflects a broad mix of service providers, retailers, consultants, and specialty shops opening across the area between May 17 and May 24….

Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Marietta sets public hearings on $433.2 million FY2027 proposed budget

Marietta residents will have two opportunities in June to weigh in on the city’s proposed $433.2 million budget for fiscal 2027. According to the City of Marietta website, the city…

News, Transportation May 23, 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…

Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Why We Have Runoff Elections, And Whether They Help Or Hurt Parties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia has just concluded its primary election, and braces itself for the runoff races. There will be no shortage of…

Weather May 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, May 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…