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The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections July 16, 2025

Peter Hubbard wins Democratic primary runoff for GA Public Service Commission

By Mark Woolsey Democratic voters have decided which candidate will face incumbent Republican Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson in the November general election. Final unofficial statewide totals in the Special…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

Rising utility bills, clean energy on the minds of Georgia voters as they choose energy regulators

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2025 Clayton County father of three Arterio Clements said he felt sticker…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 19, 2025

Rebirth of Georgia consumer utility watchdog pushed in bipartisan state Senate legislation

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 17, 2025 A Georgia consumer utility office that fell victim to Great Recession-era…

Energy December 20, 2023

State regulators pass along $7.6B tab to ratepayers for Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 19, 2023 Georgia Power ratepayers will be responsible for a $7.6 billion bill…

Energy December 20, 2022

Georgia Power customers will foot $1.8B rate-hike tab after state regulators OK three-year plan

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 20, 2022 Georgia Power customers will be charged more for electricity over the…

Cobb & Douglas Public Health July 25, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation Receives Generous Donation from Jessie Parker Williams Foundation to Improve Maternal and Infant Mortality

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation distributed the following press release about a grant the foundation received to support maternal and child health programs: The Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation (CDHF)…

Cumberland July 25, 2025

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