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Elections March 14, 2025

Early voting schedule for Cobb BOC Districts 2 & 4 special elections set

By Mark Woolsey Early voting dates have been set for the April 29 special election in which voters will pick two members of the Cobb County Commission. The Cobb Elections…

Elections March 12, 2025

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

The unofficial results of the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2 Democratic Party primary runoff show that former state Representative Erick Allen won with a commanding lead of 56.72 percent…

Elections March 3, 2025

Early voting in the Cobb BOC District 2 Democratic primary runoff is underway

By Mark Woolsey Early voting is underway in the Cobb County Commission District 2 special Democratic primary runoff race. Former State Rep. Erick Allen and ex-Cobb School Board member Dr….

Elections February 21, 2025

Allen and Howard prepare for the Cobb BOC District 2 Democratic runoff

By Mark Woolsey With the Cobb County elections board having certified results of the Feb. 11 county commission district 2 and 4 primary elections, the one remaining race to be…

Elections February 12, 2025

Runoff between Allen and Howard in Cobb BOC District 2 in the cards

By Mark Woolsey A runoff appears in the cards in one of several races in the special primary election for Cobb County Commission Districts 2 and 4 held on Tuesday….

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Letters to the Editor November 29, 2021

Rep. Erick Allen: Antitrust Legislation Could Slow Innovation, Distract Congress from Vital Issues

Dear Editor, With so many pressing issues facing our nation, such as vaccine hesitancy, assaults on our right to vote from within Georgia, and an ongoing and necessary racial justice…

L-R, Rep. Erick Allen, Smyrna Councilman Travis Lindley, Rep. Teri Anulewicz, Sen. Jen Jordan, Smyrna Business Association President Sara Sorenson (photo courtesy of Tim Gould)

Smyrna August 11, 2021

Smyrna Business Association hosts state legislators

At its August 5 networking luncheon the Smyrna Business Association hosted three state legislators: state Sen. Jen Jordan (SD-6), Rep. Erick Allen (HD-40), and Rep. Teri Anulewicz (HD-42). All three…

Cobb County April 1, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb Joins 5th Annual Welcome to South Cobb Festival

Welcome to South Cobb submitted the following announcement: In its fifth year, Welcome to South Cobb focuses on the sustainability of its community members with a theme of hope, wellness,…

Weather April 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Acworth April 1, 2025

Acworth police arrest 17-year-old suspect in school shooting threat

Acworth Police have arrested a student at North Cobb Christian School after a social media threat against the school on Monday. Police say they responded to the campus at 4500…

Music April 1, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrates a Decade of Inclusion

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement of its sensory-friendly performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” The Georgia Symphony Orchestra continues its decade-long commitment to accessible music with performances…

Opinion April 1, 2025

Replacing Judges With Powerful Chief Executives Is A Bad Idea

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As the Trump Administration has its showdown with the American judicial system, it’s worth evaluating several examples where the judicial…

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