Georgia governor’s race

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Former Atlanta Mayor Bottoms joins Democratic field to make a bid for the Georgia governor’s mansion

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 20, 2025 Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is announcing Tuesday that she…

Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Some Cobb County residents receive incorrect voting precinct cards

Cobb County announced that, due to human error during the transfer of address data, some residents in nine precincts received precinct cards addressed to voters who are not living in…

Weather & Environment May 21, 2025

Kennesaw State recognized for environmental stewardship

[This article by Gary Tanner first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University recently earned the Overall Community Improvement Award from Keep Cobb Beautiful…

Government & Politics May 21, 2025

Learn about your county: Registration open for Cobb 101

Registration is now open for Cobb 101, an annual program that educates participants in the workings of Cobb County government. The announcement for the program on the Cobb website describes…

Education May 21, 2025

Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards honorees walk the red carpet

By Mark Woolsey The Smyrna Mayor’s Education Awards are in the rear-view mirror for this year, but look for them to return in 2026 with the attendant ruffles and flourishes,…

Weather & Environment May 21, 2025

Storms sweep central Georgia Wednesday with risk of damaging winds

A line of thunderstorms sweeping through central Georgia this morning, Wednesday, May 21, may bring severe weather, with damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornadoes. While today’s primary threat…

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Georgia governor’s race

Former Atlanta Mayor Bottoms joins Democratic field to make a bid for the Georgia governor’s mansion