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Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Most US House races aren’t competitive. What does that mean for how lawmakers govern?

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by…

Government & Politics October 26, 2026

Data centers are inspiring bipartisanship – for now

by Barbara A. Trish, Grinnell College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It may not be as shocking as rogue AI agents hacking another system, but…

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Government & Politics October 21, 2026

Are partisan politics even changing up our accents? They just might be, y’all

by Valerie M. Fridland, University of Nevada, Reno, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the midterms fast approaching, communicating just the right message has been…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics August 7, 2026

Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity

by Sarah Webber, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Funding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…

Government & Politics, National Government July 15, 2026

As lawmakers politicize the 250th anniversary, Americans are looking for unity over division

by Tatishe Nteta, UMass Amherst and Adam Eichen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration has planned a series of commemorative events…

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Politics December 5, 2024

America’s counties are less purple than they used to be

by Robert J. Vanderbei, Princeton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States isn’t mostly red or mostly blue. It’s mostly purple. That’s what…

Crime & Public Safety November 14, 2026

Kemp announces 3 Cobb County State Court appointments

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced three appointments to the State Court of Cobb County, moving Judge Ashley J. Palmer from Division II to Division I and naming Cobb Magistrate Court…

News, Transportation November 14, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. The primary impacts of…

Community, Giving Back to the Community November 14, 2026

Smyrna offers free seedlings as Orange Bag program winds down

Keep Cobb Beautiful distributed the following announcement about its upcoming events: Adopt-a-Tree It’s tree planting season in Georgia! You can pick up a free seedling at the Smyrna Recycling Center…

Education, News November 14, 2026

Contracts extended 3 years for Cobb superintendent’s cabinet and school principals

Photo above: John Floresta (photo by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt With the clock ticking for the Republican majority’s hold on the Cobb County Board of Education, they extended the…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes November 14, 2026

Cobb County news quiz on Para sports, pumpkins and more

Which sports will Kennesaw State offer first in its new Para sports program, and where did Mableton’s smashed pumpkins end up? Test your knowledge of Cobb County Courier stories from…