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2022 Elections April 7, 2022

Q & A with Judge Sonja Brown, candidate for Cobb Superior Court judgeship

By Arielle Robinson Monday afternoon, the Courier spoke over the phone with Cobb Magistrate Judge Sonja Brown, who hopes to fill the open Superior Court judgeship seat. Brown is one…

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Courts April 5, 2022

Cobb Drug Treatment Court celebrates five more success stories

Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court celebrated five new graduates today. Cobb County issued the following statement about the five newest success stories from one of Cobb’s innovative accountability courts: Judges…

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Criminal Justice System April 1, 2022

Georgia House panel advances cash bail bill as clock winds down on 2022 Legislature

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2022 With just days left before the state’s 2022 legislative session’s scheduled…

Health Care March 31, 2022

Georgia lawmakers unanimously pass bill to overhaul mental health services

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article was first published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 30, 2022 A sweeping mental health bill meant to lift Georgia from…

2022 Elections March 23, 2022

Nick Miller: Democratic candidate for House District 35

By Rebecca Gaunt Nick Miller found his calling as a community organizer and now hopes to bring that passion to the recently redrawn Georgia House District 35, which includes Kennesaw…

Sen. Randy Robertson, bottom right, presented to the House public safety panel on Monday his bill that would require bail for any felony charge. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder

Justice March 22, 2022

Georgia House panel considers bill that aims to require cash bail for felonies

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia RecorderMarch 21, 2022 District attorneys, a criminal defense lawyers group, and civil rights advocates on Monday warned a House panel considering a bill that would reshape…

Cobb County Courts March 18, 2022

Cobb Superior Court Judge Mary Staley Clark retires

Cobb County distributed the following press release announcing the retirement of long-time Cobb County Superior Court Judge Mary Staley Clark: March 18, 2022 –Judge Mary Staley Clark, who has served…

2022 Elections March 10, 2022

Broady endorses Lanning for Cobb solicitor spot

Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady announced his endorsement of Chris Lanning for Cobb County Solicitor General in a press release distributed by the Lanning campaign yesterday. “Chris Lanning has…

Justice February 26, 2022

Another Cobb Drug Treatment Court graduate

Cobb County Superior Court announced a new graduate from the Drug Treatment Court. The Drug Treatment Court is one of four accountability courts administered by the Superior Court. Accountability courts…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 24, 2022

How can you resist adopting one of these pups from Canine Cellmates?

Are you looking for a new furry family member? A furry family member that has already been well-trained? Well, then, take a look at the doggies now up for adoption…

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