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2020 Elections November 4, 2020

With 16,000 absentee ballots remaining to be counted, Democrats lead in Cobb countywide races plus narrow lead in BOC District 2

Cobb County Director of Elections Janine Eveler told the Courier in an email that there are around 16,000 absentee ballots remaining to be counted, along with 878 provisional ballots from…

Education July 10, 2020

Cobb County School District announces updated 2020-2021 opening plan

In a press release Friday afternoon the Cobb County School District announced an updated opening plan. The basics of the plan still remain the same, with a face-to-face traditional classroom…

2020 Elections January 31, 2020

Jannquell Peters: Candidate for GA U.S. 13th Congressional District

Jannquell Peters is the former mayor of East Point. She is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent David Scott and two other hopefuls to represent the 13th Congressional District…

Dr. Micheal Owens, candidate for Georgian's 13th Congressional District

2020 Elections December 16, 2019

Michael Owens: Candidate for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District

Dr. Michael Owens, Business Information Security Officer with Equifax, Political Partner with the Washington, D.C.-based Truman National Security Center and former chair of the Cobb County Democrats, is challenging incumbent…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County December 2, 2019

Cobb Commission Districts 1 and 4 tied for most undeveloped land

The Cobb County government posted a map this afternoon prepared by the county Geographic Information System (GIS) department, showing the locations of the undeveloped land in Cobb County. The map…

Elections November 1, 2017

Georgia Senate District 6 candidates rake in over $1.1 million in campaign contributions

Candidates for the Georgia Senate District 6 special election have raised a collective campaign war chest totaling more than $1.1 million, as five Republicans and three Democrats aim to take…

A drawing on the Georgia map with things representing taxes at the center: a sheet titled "Tax," three stacks of gold coins, a credit card and a percent sign

Education, News June 23, 2026

What is the rationale behind the Cobb school district’s lawsuit against the county?

The Cobb County School District filed a lawsuit against Cobb County and Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson, arguing the county has unlawfully withheld more than $130 million from school tax collections…

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Government & Politics, State Government June 17, 2026

With July 1 deadline looming, lawmakers puzzle over what to do about Georgia’s election system

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Georgia’s special legislative session starts Wednesday, and while partisan fights about…

Government & Politics, Local government June 13, 2026

Advance voting wraps up for the June 16 primary runoff

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting has now wrapped up in the lead-up to the June 16 primary runoff next Tuesday. Totals tabulated through Thursday showed 24, 556 Cobb voters opted…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government June 12, 2026

Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw district lines, even as dispute over current maps remains unsettled

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 12, 2026 Georgia is just days away from the start of another special…

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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…