Opinion

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

Opinion July 28, 2026

Could Georgia’s Sluggish Economic Numbers Hurt The Party In Power?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Nearly every student of the political economy is aware of retrospective voting, where voters judge the party in power by…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Opinion July 23, 2026

Cobb school board member Sayler responds to Trump visit to Wheeler High

Cobb Post 2 Board of Education member Becky Sayler posted to her Facebook account the following comments about President Donald Trump’s visit to Wheeler High. We’re reprinting the post with…

Drawing of an unfolding world map showing all continents except Antarctica

Opinion July 22, 2026

Why Polls Show China as More Popular in Other Countries Than The USA

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As America celebrated its 250th anniversary, this country got a rude shock. Polls from the respected Pew Research Center showed…

A wall between a drawing of Congress and a church

Opinion July 16, 2026

Could Religious Nationalism Actually Be Waning In America?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Christian Nationalism is a buzzword for a religious interpretation that calls for shattering the wall of separation between Church and…

Opinion July 15, 2026

14 years and still waiting

by Elsa Sanchez, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 14, 2026 I came to the United States from Mexico at the age…

Opinion July 11, 2026

Celebrating independence, every day

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Fourth of July is a good holiday. It happens during summer, when the weather is nice (extreme heat notwithstanding) and the days are long – and,…

The rear of a car with the license plate highlighted

Opinion July 11, 2026

License Plate Reader (LPR) Scandals Show Need For Legislative Priority Reform (LPR)

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Georgia and other states have been rocked by a series of scandals related to Automated License-Plate Readers (ALPRs), whereby law…

Opinion July 11, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Opinion July 9, 2026

Bookman: Trump made Georgia ground zero of campaign to undermine elections

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 9, 2026 Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has its sights fixed on Georgia,…

Opinion July 9, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 20, 2026

Cobb County Courier Quiz: Can You Guess the Employer?

How well do you know the companies and organizations that help power Cobb County’s economy? From global corporations and major manufacturers to homegrown businesses and public agencies, Cobb is home…

Crime & Public Safety September 20, 2026

Hearing set for Stacey Humphreys

By Mark Woolsey The Georgia Supreme Court has set a Dec. 8 hearing for oral arguments on whether convicted double-killer Stacey Humphreys should be spared the death sentence. Humphreys was…

Business & Economy, Local Business September 20, 2026

28 New Businesses Licensed in Unincorporated Cobb County

Cobb County issued 28 new business licenses in unincorporated areas of the county during the period from Sept. 13 through Sept. 20, 2026, with the new businesses ranging from contractors…

News, Weather September 20, 2026

Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds to Metro Atlanta Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Shower and thunderstorm chances…

Weather September 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, September 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…