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Education, News April 6, 2026

Judge denies Cobb County School District’s motion to dismiss 1st Amendment lawsuit

By Rebecca Gaunt [Disclosure: Melissa Marten does part-time ad sales for the Cobb County Courier] A lawsuit, filed in November 2024 by two Cobb County parents alleging their First Amendment…

Government & Politics, National Government April 3, 2026

Early Voting Ends in Georgia 14th District Runoff Election

By Mark Woolsey Early voting has now ended in the special runoff election to replace former 14th district GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The vote across 10 north and northwestern Georgia…

Elections, Government & Politics March 30, 2026

Cobb County advance voting begins for Georgia US House 14th District runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for the 14th District U.S. House runoff has kicked off leading up to the April 7 election. On Saturday’s first day of early voting in Cobb,…

Government & Politics, National Government February 18, 2026

Pridemore leaving PSC, eyes Georgia’s 11th District seat

by Mary Landers, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2026 At a luncheon talk to the Golden Isles Republican Women’s group…

Elections October 12, 2025

UPDATE: FORUM CANCELED: Candidate forum for state Senate District 35, Monday Oct 13

UPDATE: Rep Terry Cummings announced that this event has been canceled, and a new date is being worked on This Monday, October 13, the Cobb Democracy Center will host a…

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Elections January 31, 2025

Early voting for Cobb Districts 2 & 4 primary begins tomorrow, Saturday Feb. 1

By Mark Woolsey Early voting kicks off Saturday for the Feb. 11 special primary election in Cobb County, which will lead up to an April special election in Cobb County…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

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Education October 7, 2024

Cobb County School District average SAT score in state top 10, above national results

Cobb County School District average SAT ninth in state, beating state and national averages By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District ranked in the top 10 for Georgia’s 2024 average…

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Cobb County August 26, 2024

DOJ, 14 states weigh in on discrimination lawsuit against Cobb County School District

Photo by Rebecca Gaunt: Katie Rinderle (back, far right) joined Maariya Sheikh and other members of the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition at their June press conference to announce they were…

Education August 15, 2024

Cobb schools remove 13 more books across the district

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale informed the Cobb County Board of Education at Thursday’s work session that 13 more books have been removed from school libraries across the district….

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Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Medicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 26, 2026 A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government more than $342 million…

Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Nurses warn that new interpretation of Georgia law will mean less care for rural communities

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 25, 2026 Key points The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued new guidance interpreting…

Science & Technology June 26, 2026

More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 26, 2026 Key points A new report from the state auditor’s office found…

Environment June 26, 2026

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

by Joe Árvai, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million…

Government & Politics June 26, 2026

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

by Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Did the founders of the United States intend…