Mayor Michael Owens

Community Life, Food Security June 25, 2026

Mayor launches Mableton initiative to combat childhood hunger during summer break

Photo above: Mayor Michael Owens and Kennedy Camp Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced in a press release that he has launched a citywide initiative aimed at ensuring every child in…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government March 6, 2026

City of Mableton to Receive 2026 Smart 20 Award for Cloud-Native System

The City of Mableton announced in a press release that Mableton will receive a 2026 Smart 20 Award on March 10. According to the website for the awards, “The Smart…

Opinion July 6, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Health & Wellness July 6, 2026

New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 6, 2026 Too sick to work? You may have to prove it. Next year, Medicaid…

Opinion July 6, 2026

Georgia can do more to protect health coverage for its youngest residents

by Dr. Keisha Renee Callins, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 6, 2026 “If children are well, then the village is well.”…

Government & Politics, National Government July 6, 2026

A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling

by David Lightman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — The long, often agonizing struggle for Black political clout…

Government & Politics July 6, 2026

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

by Lauren Mullenbach, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that’s because…