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Justice June 26, 2025

The sleeper Supreme Court decision that could have profound impacts on the Trump administration agenda – and restore faith in the high court

by Ray Brescia, Albany Law School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The American public’s trust in the Supreme Court has fallen precipitously over the past…

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Education June 16, 2025

Ragsdale on statewide school cell phone ban; foundation rule change could attract big donors

By Rebecca Gaunt The statewide ban on cell phones in grades K-8 goes into effect in July 2026, but Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district will…

Mableton June 14, 2025

Michael McNeely announces run for Mableton City Council District 2

Michael McNeely distributed the following press release announcing his candidacy for Mableton City Council District 2: Michael McNeely, public safety executive, and community leader, has announced plans to run for…

Mableton June 13, 2025

Cassandra Brown announces run for Mableton City Council

Cassandra Brown issued the following press release announcing her run for Mableton City Council: Cassandra Brown, candidate for Mableton City Council, is bringing decades of leadership experience and deep community…

Education June 10, 2025

How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families

by Kendall Deas, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] School voucher programs that allow families to use public funds to pay tuition…

Education June 4, 2025

Mableton mayor, MIC address controversial Cobb schools’ bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt After months of public protest, Cobb County School District made it clear that it will move ahead with plans for a transportation hub at 440 Veterans Memorial…

Community Life May 20, 2025

Cobb Collaborative Celebrates Georgia Reads Community Award With Students and Local Leaders

Cobb Collaborative submitted the following press release: Austell, Georgia – Earlier this year, Cobb Collaborative was honored as one of ten recipients of the Georgia Reads Community Award, a statewide…

Education March 22, 2025

SPLC appeals ruling on expulsion of Cobb County student

The Southern Poverty Law Center distributed the following press release, announcing an appeal in a long-running expulsion case of a student from North Cobb High School in the Cobb County…

Education February 17, 2025

Ragsdale’s contract extended in 6-0 vote; Cobb schools’ statement on immigration

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract through 2028 at February’s school board meeting. While the annual extension of his three-year contract has…

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Georgia February 17, 2025

Gold Dome Nuggets: ‘Defender’ of women, 2026 ambitions and GOP infighting over trans care

by Ross Williams and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 15, 2025 Break out the honey mustard, it’s time for…

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Kennesaw July 4, 2025

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