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Janine Eveler at lectern at a BOC meeting

2020 Elections January 15, 2020

Cobb commissioners approve new voting precincts

At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners proposals to create three new voting precincts were approved 4-1, with District 4 Commissioner Lisa Cupid opposing the motions….

green checkmark in a circle voting symbol. Used in article about municipal elections

2019 Elections November 7, 2019

Wrap-up of Cobb 2019 municipal elections

Cobb County’s 2019 odd-year municipal elections took place on Tuesday. The Cobb County Courier has been covering them regularly (click here for all our coverage), but here’s a handy summary…

2019 Elections October 16, 2019

Smyrna Ward 2 Candidate Austin Wagner: ‘I want to bring a fresh, new perspective’ to city council

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Beginning last week and…

2019 Elections October 15, 2019

Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Susan Wilkinson: ‘My priorities come directly from the citizens I represent’

As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a four-part Q&A to each Smyrna city council candidate in a contested race. Last week and throughout…

Cobb County Board of Education Chairman David Chastain (screenshot from the video proceedings of the board)

Education October 3, 2019

Updated: Racism cited as factor in Cobb BOE’s decision to stifle board comments

[Update: The Cobb County School District responded to our inquiries for this article after the article was submitted, but before it was published. As editor I should have caught that…

Sarah Shurden in front of the fountain at Austell's Threadmill complex

2019 Elections September 30, 2019

Sarah Shurden: candidate for Austell City Council Post 1

Sarah Shurden is running for Austell City Council At Large Post 1 in the November 5 2019 special election. The post was vacated by then-Mayor Pro Tem Ollie Clemons when…

Cobb District 4 candidate Monica DeLancy stands in front of the Thrive Resources Center in Austell, Georgia at Kingsley Village Park Apartments. DeLancy founded “We Thrive” to empower renters through the education of their rights and advocacy.

2020 Elections September 3, 2019

A voice at the table: Monica DeLancy’s candidacy for Cobb commissioner

Community activist, Monica DeLancy kicked off her campaign for Cobb County Board of Commissioner District 4 on July 1, 2019, with a volunteer service event that she calls The First…

2020 Elections April 13, 2019

Flynn Broady announces run for Cobb District Attorney

Flynn Broady has announced he’s running for the Cobb County District Attorney seat in the 2020 election. The position was vacated by Vic Reynolds, who was recently appointed director of…

Lisa Cupid at her second swearing-in - Photo by Larry Felton Johnson

Cobb County April 2, 2019

Lisa Cupid announces run for chair of Cobb County BOC

Cobb County District 4 Commissioner Lisa Cupid announced that she is running for the chair of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. Cupid is the only Democrat on the current…

Assistant Cobb County Attorney William Rowling talks about proposed changes to the appointment of ethics board members (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County board of commissioners January 23, 2019

GA Supreme Court ruling prompts changes to selection of Cobb ethics board

During the first public hearing on proposed amendments to Cobb’s 2019 Code, changes were proposed to the way members of the Cobb County Board of Ethics are chosen. The seven…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 25, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen approves purchase of four police vehicles, sets date for Juneteenth celebration

The Acworth Board of Aldermen met last Thursday evening, May 21, and during a short meeting approved a series of routine and administrative items as part of the consent agenda….

Health & Wellness May 25, 2026

Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 22, 2026 WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Two years after her brother’s death,…

Immigration May 25, 2026

Trump administration will make green card hopefuls return to home countries before applying

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Immigrants seeking green cards will have to return first to their…

Government & Politics, State Government May 25, 2026

Twelve Georgia legislative races advance to runoffs

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 25, 2026 Voters across the state will head back to the polls next…

Education May 25, 2026

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers…