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Opinion July 4, 2025

Bookman: Trying to parlay football career into US Senate run is a tired play, even with Dooley name

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2025 If I wanted a failed football coach as my U.S. senator,…

Government & Politics July 1, 2025

US Senate launches debate on GOP mega-bill, but passage still not assured

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 29, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate began floor debate on Republicans’ “big,…

Government & Politics June 30, 2025

US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session

by Ashley Murray, Shauneen Miranda, and Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 28, 2025 This report has been updated. WASHINGTON…

Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

Gardens July 17, 2025

Smith-Gilbert Gardens awarded Georgia Council for the Arts grant to support 2026 Art Blooms exhibit

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following press release about a grant received by Smith-Gilbert Gardens: Smith-Gilbert Gardens has been awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts…

Weather July 17, 2025

Georgia faced with dangerously high heat index and possible storms Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms today with dangerous heat index levels potentially reaching 104 degrees. The…

Weather July 17, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, July 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 17, 2025, with a high near 94 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Opinion July 17, 2025

Dark Money & Baseball: Unregulated Campaign Cash In Cities and Counties

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Former Kansas City All-Star Second Baseman Frank White, now the Jackson County Executive, seems like an unlikely target for a…

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Bookman: Trying to parlay football career into US Senate run is a tired play, even with Dooley name

US Senate launches debate on GOP mega-bill, but passage still not assured

US Senate votes to advance Republican mega-bill in tense late-night session