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Government & Politics, State Government April 7, 2026

Georgia voters head back to the polls to settle runoffs for Congress and a trio of legislative seats

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 6, 2026 Voters in northwest Georgia will head to the polls Tuesday to…

Government & Politics, State Government April 6, 2026

Top Georgia candidates competing in 2026 midterms set to debate later this month

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 6, 2026 Election season in Georgia is about to heat up even more….

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government April 3, 2026

That’s a wrap: What did and didn’t happen on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

by Ross Williams, Maya Homan, and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2026 Georgia lawmakers put a bow on…

Government & Politics, State Government April 3, 2026

Election measures capsize on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2026 In an unexpected twist, members of the House and Senate concluded…

Government & Politics, State Government April 2, 2026

Bill backed by Confederate monument defenders knocked down in the Georgia House

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 1, 2026 A bill backed by neo-Confederates that aimed to protect historic monuments…

Government & Politics, State Government March 30, 2026

Rising tensions, farewell speeches and spirited debates usher in final week of the 2026 session

by Ross Williams, Alander Rocha, Maya Homan, and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 28, 2026 Things are coming to…

Government & Politics, State Government March 23, 2026

GOP rivals trade barbs in race for Georgia governor, which some experts now call flippable

by Ross Williams, Maya Homan, and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 21, 2026 In this week’s roundup, we bring…

Government & Politics, State Government March 20, 2026

State Election Board pushes for faster action on shift away from QR codes on Georgia ballots

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging state…

Government & Politics, State Government March 18, 2026

Lawmakers unveil proposal to replace Georgia’s voting machines before 2028 presidential election

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 17, 2026 Republicans have unveiled a sweeping proposal aimed at overhauling Georgia’s election…

Government & Politics, State Government March 17, 2026

Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2026 A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia…

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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…