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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

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…

Government & Politics, State Government February 10, 2026

Senate Republicans unveil income tax cut proposal tied to broad cuts in ‘corporate welfare’

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 9, 2026 Georgia Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping plan to cut hundreds of…

Government & Politics, State Government February 9, 2026

House GOP’s property tax relief plan prompts debate over public service funding

by Maggie Lee, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 8, 2026 Georgia state House Republicans have a proposal to help…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

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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…