Brian Kemp

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics May 13, 2026

BOC Chairwoman Cupid raises objections to law stripping party affiliation from offices in largest counties under Black leadership

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is expressing her displeasure over HB 369, the measure which turns elections for several key offices in Cobb and…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics, State Government May 13, 2026

Governor cuts budget after income tax bill creates $1.3 billion hole

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 12, 2026 An income tax cut bill that the governor signed into law…

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Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Kemp approves property tax relief for Georgia homeowners amid concerns over local revenues, process

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 11, 2026 The governor has signed off on a bill designed to provide…

Government & Politics, State Government May 4, 2026

Kemp rejects calls to redraw this year’s political maps, early voting surge and other news

by Ross Williams and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 2, 2026 Independence Day is still a couple months away,…

Education, News April 24, 2026

Cobb school board approves extending state teacher bonus to all district employees

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board unanimously approved using $7.6 million from the district’s fund balance to extend Gov. Brian Kemp’s teacher bonus to all non-temporary employees. According…

Cobb County Superior Court, a brick building with a steepled clock tower

Cobb Courts, Crime & Public Safety April 21, 2026

Kemp appoints Tyler Browning to Cobb Superior Court

By Mark Woolsey Governor Brian Kemp has announced a number of judicial appointments, one of them the naming of a new Cobb County Superior Court judge. Longtime Marietta attorney Tyler…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development March 24, 2026

What Georgia’s gas tax suspension means for drivers and for state revenue

Georgia’s motorists got a reprieve from the surging Iran-war-driven gas prices when Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state’s gasoline tax. The immediate effect of the suspension was a drop from…

Community Life, Libraries March 7, 2026

Cobb Libraries Join Georgia Reads for America 250 Initiative

Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about a statewide literacy initiative where Cobb libraries will place a role: The Georgia Council on Literacy, in partnership with the…

Education February 26, 2026

Lawmakers restore full $325 million for needs-based college aid program, with a boost from Kemp

by Makenna Carlton, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 Georgia’s first comprehensive needs-based college scholarship came closer to becoming reality…

Government & Politics, State Government January 23, 2026

Kemp suspends Georgia lawmaker charged with pandemic relief fraud

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 22, 2026 Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended from office a Democratic lawmaker charged…

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Weather May 14, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, May 14, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Community Life May 14, 2026

Marietta Opens Nominations for 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal

The City of Marietta announced on its website that is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand Marshal, inviting community members to recognize individuals who have…

Government & Politics May 13, 2026

BOC Chairwoman Cupid raises objections to law stripping party affiliation from offices in largest counties under Black leadership

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is expressing her displeasure over HB 369, the measure which turns elections for several key offices in Cobb and…

Health & Wellness May 13, 2026

RFK Jr. Swaps Vaccine Talk for Healthy Foods and Reading to Tots in Push To Woo Voters

This article by Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 13, 2026 TOLEDO, Ohio — The little boy, dressed in a Toy Story sweatshirt, wrapped…

Government & Politics, State Government May 13, 2026

Governor cuts budget after income tax bill creates $1.3 billion hole

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 12, 2026 An income tax cut bill that the governor signed into law…