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National April 12, 2022

Oklahoma state officials resist Supreme Court ruling affirming tribal authority over American Indian country

By Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Wayne State University It’s unusual for someone to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit one of its decisions. It’s very rare for that to happen…

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Voting Rights February 11, 2022

Supreme Court’s ruling on Alabama voting map could open the door to a new Wild West of state redistricting

By Henry L. Chambers Jr., University of Richmond The U.S. Supreme Court’s order allowing Alabama to use a congressional map that critics say disadvantages Black voters has voting rights advocates…

Justice, Uncategorized January 21, 2022

Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris elected to statewide leadership post

Cobb County Superior Court distributed a public information release announcing that Judge Ann B. Harris has been elected to the executive committee of Georgia’s Council of Superior Court Judges. “It…

Cobb County Courts September 12, 2021

Cobb County State Court

A few years we started a project to create a series of short articles explaining the court system and the criminal justice system in Cobb County. We only finished writing…

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Georgia July 30, 2020

Angie Davis to leave Cobb State Court for position on Georgia’s new state Business Court

Angie Davis, Cobb County’s State Court Clerk, will become the first clerk of the brand new Georgia Business Court. She was confirmed by the the state House and Senate Judiciary…

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2020 Elections February 11, 2020

Jason Marbutt drops bid for state court to seek open Cobb Superior Court seat

Cobb County Senior Assistant District Attorney Jason Marbutt has dropped his run for Cobb County State Court to campaign for the Superior Court seat of Judge Stephen Schuster, who recently…

2020 Elections January 16, 2020

Jason Marbutt takes lead in campaign fundraising for Cobb State Court post

Jason Marbutt, who is currently holds the title Senior Assistant District Attorney, has established a commanding early lead in fundraising in his campaign to win the race for Judge of…

2020 Elections September 11, 2019

Jason Marbutt to run for Cobb State Court Judgeship

Cobb County Senior Assistant District Attorney Jason Marbutt has announced his candidacy for State Court judge. He will be running for Post 6, Division I, which is an open seat…

2016 Elections, Cobb County, Mableton May 10, 2016

2016 candidate forum for south Cobb — state court judges

A candidate forum was held at the South Cobb Community Center on May 5 to help residents of Mableton and Austell make informed decisions for the May 24 elections. The…

Opinion December 30, 2024

Rep. Lucy McBath launches sixth annual “Valentines for Veterans”

The office of Sixth District Congresswoman Lucy McBath distributed the following announcement about her sixth annual “Valentines for Veterans” event: Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA) is inviting the local community to…

Cobb County January 16, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

News Brief January 16, 2025

Marietta police make arrest in December homicide

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police say they’ve made an arrest in a Dec. 30 murder case. Spokesman Chuck McPhilamy says in a news release that a 70-year-old Marietta man was…

Opinion January 16, 2025

The New Normal: Playing Games With Disaster Assistance

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Those who know the Bible are apt to remember the story of the Good Samaritan, the one who selflessly aids…

Climate and Weather January 16, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, January 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, January 16, 2025, with a high near 54 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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