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Obituary September 10, 2025

Former state Rep. Judith Hubert Manning dies at 82

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians and state lawmakers are mourning the passing of a former longtime state representative and community activist. Judith Hubert Manning died “unexpectedly and painlessly” Friday evening…

Government & Politics September 10, 2025

Open attorney general seat in 2026 sets off competitive race to be Georgia’s next top cop

by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 9, 2025 The upcoming race for governor won’t be the only wide-open constitutional…

Georgia September 9, 2025

Democratic Georgia legislators send letter objecting to deployment of GA National Guard troops to DC

A group of Democratic Georgia state representatives and senators sent the following individually signed letter to Gov. Brian Kemp, objecting to the use of Georgia National Guard troops for deployment…

Government & Politics September 9, 2025

How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

by Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display…

Government & Politics September 9, 2025

Georgia Democrats press governor to reverse decision to send National Guard members to DC

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 8, 2025 Democratic state lawmakers are asking Gov. Brian Kemp to recall Georgia…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness September 9, 2025

In the Fallout From Trump’s Health Funding Cuts, States Face Tough Budget Decisions

This article by Stephanie Armour, Christine Mai-Duc, Sam Whitehead, and Arielle Zionts first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour, Christine Mai-Duc, Sam Whitehead, and Arielle Zionts…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics September 8, 2025

Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to fight crime blurs the legal distinction between the police and the military

by Luke William Hunt, University of Alabama, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal judge ruled on Sept. 2, 2025, that the Trump administration broke…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta September 4, 2025

Arrest made in Marietta fentanyl overdose

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police say they’ve made an arrest in a 2024 fatal fentanyl overdose case. Police say they were called to 1250 Powder Springs St. Sept. 1 of…

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Government & Politics September 4, 2025

Third-place finisher requests recount in special state Senate as runoff looms

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 3, 2025 The special election to choose the next state senator in a…

A map of Georgia with a red white and blue Democratic donkey

Government & Politics September 2, 2025

Georgia Democrats hope an anti-Trump mood could propel state Senate candidate to upset win in runoff

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 30, 2025 The winds of change might be blowing through Georgia. At least,…

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