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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Politics November 10, 2024

Georgia GOP maintains firm control over state Legislature with few races still to be decided

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2024 This story was updated at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7,…

Georgia January 24, 2024

Georgia GOP lawmakers aim to put more teeth in state prosecutor oversight commission

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 22, 2024 On Monday, a panel of Republican legislators advanced a bill designed…

Opinion January 23, 2024

We Just Might Be Safe During This Georgia Legislative Session

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A year after the Civil War, lawyer, editor and politician Gideon John Tucker became famous for arguing “No man’s life,…

Georgia October 13, 2023

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 11, 2023 A state legislative panel unanimously approved recommendations for changes to the…

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Cumberland November 12, 2024

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker coming to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Photo by Kim Kenney above courtesy of the Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Ballet will bring an innovative production of holiday favorite The Nutcracker to life from December 7 through December…

Opinion November 12, 2024

Will The Stock Market Returns Be Higher Under A Republican Administration?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College It wasn’t long after the election returns came in that people began to speculate about stock market returns. There’s a…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 2024

“My name is Benson, and I’d love to lounge around your house!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a male black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 12, 2024

“My name is Tihana, and I’m looking for a new home and family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a female brown/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential family…

Climate and Weather November 12, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with a high near 73 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Georgia legislators

Georgia GOP maintains firm control over state Legislature with few races still to be decided

Georgia GOP lawmakers aim to put more teeth in state prosecutor oversight commission

We Just Might Be Safe During This Georgia Legislative Session

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility