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2018 elections May 14, 2018

Healthcare, public education top priorities for Georgia Lt. Governor candidate Sarah Riggs Amico

Sarah Riggs Amico proudly counts herself among this year’s wave of first-time female political candidates, entering the race for Georgia Lieutenant Governor as a Democrat. But what Amico really wants…

2018 elections April 21, 2018

Two Democratic candidates for Georgia House and Senate seats in East Cobb talk about their priorities at meet-and-greet

At a meet-and-greet in East Cobb on Friday evening, two Democratic candidates for Georgia state legislative seats outlined their priorities and reasons for running. Karín Sandiford is campaigning for Georgia…

Know your county March 21, 2018

Cobb County young adult population undergoing dramatic changes in race, national origin

Across metro Atlanta, a common stereotype of Cobb County is that it’s uniformly white, suburban, and conservative. This notion often arises when politics, public transit, or any issue involving metro Atlanta…

Georgia January 23, 2018

House District 39 Town Hall Meeting

With the high profile conflicts in the U.S. Congress dominating the news, it’s often hard to remember that this is the legislative season here in Georgia, and as important as…

Elections January 5, 2018

Cobb County Democrat Kyle Rinaudo announces candidacy for Georgia House District 35

Kyle Rinaudo, 21, an Acworth resident, announced his candidacy to represent Georgia House District 35 on Tuesday, and if elected would become Georgia’s youngest State Representative and the first Democrat…

Marietta December 22, 2017

Marietta announces IKEA development, says farewell to outgoing councilmen

After a reception held Wednesday, Dec. 20, to honor its outgoing members, the Marietta City Council announced that IKEA is coming to Franklin Gateway, the newest in a line of…

Kennesaw State University December 20, 2017

Activists, students respond to KSU president’s resignation

Though Kennesaw State University’s president is resigning, members of the local Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter said at a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 19, that their fight is far…

Kennesaw State University November 10, 2017

Kennesaw State allows cheerleaders back on the field after protests

Kennesaw State’s cheerleaders will return to the field at the Owls’ next game on Nov. 11. After gaining national attention, KSU’s president said in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 8, that…

Acworth November 4, 2017

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long?

Acworth’s city council has a combined 85 years experience among the six members. The city has unique advantages and disadvantages with a board that’s served together for so long. Few…

Elections October 10, 2017

Senate District 6 candidates talk private vs. public schools, religious freedom at forum

The eight candidates vying for Georgia’s open Senate District 6 seat shared a crowded stage Monday night at the Cochise Riverview Club in Vinings. A standing-room-only crowd was on hand…

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