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Economy October 30, 2026

Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy, or is something else going on?

by Erin Kay Lockwood, University of California, Irvine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Polling is looking grim for Republicans ahead of the U.S. midterm elections…

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Government & Politics October 29, 2026

Some Georgia Republicans try to distance themselves from national politics as Election Day nears

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 They say all politics is local, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp…

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Immigration October 29, 2026

Democrats are the unwitting beneficiaries of Trump’s immigration policies

by Justin Gest, George Mason University; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a 2025 investigation, The New York Times reported that…

Government & Politics, Local government October 29, 2026

Some Cobb County mail-in ballots sent out late

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County is dealing with a second issue regarding balloting in just a few days. The Board of Election and Registrations says a “limited” number of voters…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 29, 2026

Cobb County current events quiz: Try five questions

How closely have you followed Cobb County news? Try these five questions about local health services, elections, planning and history. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier…

Government & Politics October 28, 2026

Fleming, Brown Reynolds compete to be Georgia’s next top elections officer

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 28, 2026 The race to become Georgia’s next top elections official is heating…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 28, 2026

Georgia early voting breaks records; Cobb tops 144,000

By Mark Woolsey Record-breaking voter turnout continues across Georgia. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says 2 million 452 thousand in-person ballots had been cast as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, up…

Justice October 27, 2026

Why your vote for local chief prosecutor will matter on Election Day

by Ronald Wright, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Before most Americans step into the voting booth in November, they will already know…

Government & Politics, Local government October 27, 2026

Cobb officials report ballot error in Sewell Mill precinct

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County Elections and Voter Registration officials say a recent “districting error” impacted voting in one precinct in the county and involved what’s being called a “limited”…

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Government & Politics, Local government October 27, 2026

Cobb County hosts final 2028 SPLOST meeting Tuesday

By Mark Woolsey Tonight (Tuesday) is your final night to get your questions answered on the 2028 SPLOST renewal appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot. The measure approved by the…

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