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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government transparency and freedom of information, Opinion March 18, 2022

Sunshine Week: State AG says huzzah, state Senate not so keen on free speech

by John McCosh, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article was first published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2022 We are closing out National Sunshine Week, a time…

Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Michael Boyce in article about cobb budget town halls (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County January 20, 2022

County posts update on former BOC Chairman Boyce’s condition

The Cobb County government website posted the following update Wednesday to former BOC Chairman Michael Boyce‘s condition after his strokes and hospitalization: Former Chairman Mike Boyce continues to recover from…

Jessica Guinn speaking at Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting

Land Use and Zoning October 2, 2021

Public hearing held on consulting contract for Cobb Unified Development Code

Before last Tuesday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the BOC held its public hearing in preparation for hiring a consultant to work on the Cobb County Unified…

2021 Elections September 22, 2021

Important deadlines approaching for November 2 voters

Cobb County announced on its website that important deadlines are approaching for those who intend to vote in the 2021 municipal elections on November 2, 2021. October 4 is the…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Economy September 19, 2021

There are still funds available for Emergency Rental Assistance

With the federal eviction moratorium at an end, a nationwide wave of evictions and homelessness are expected. If you are behind in your rent and at risk of eviction, there…

Cobb County August 29, 2020

Broady criticizes Republican officials’ handling of jail deaths, vows independent investigation

In a forum Tuesday evening., Democratic candidate for Cobb district attorney Flynn Broady criticized incumbent District Attorney Joyette Holmes and other Republican officials for their handling of the deaths of…

Cobb County, Health Care August 17, 2020

UPDATED: Cobb leadership to review Kemp executive order, which allows possible local mask mandate

[UPDATE: an update to the original press release was issued, and the following paragraph added: Boyce says he believes that the growing success by the business community, state and county…

2020 Elections August 15, 2020

Flynn Broady, Democratic candidate for Cobb district attorney discusses campaign, racial justice

The Courier had a phone conversation with Flynn Broady, Democratic Party candidate for Cobb County District Attorney, where he discussed his plans for if he wins and recent protests surrounding…

screenshot of Cobb school board meeting where Chris Ragsdale announce Cobb schools will open virtual only

Education July 16, 2020

Ragsdale announces Cobb Schools will begin the year virtual-only: Transcription of his statement

Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced at the work session of the Cobb County Board of Education that when classes begin on August 17 they will be virtual…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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