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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to uphold Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors—covering puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Low Turnout, High Stakes: PSC Race Moves Toward November Showdown
Tim Echols secures the GOP nomination for Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) as Cobb County Republicans turn out decisively. Low voter turnout and high utility bills shape the race ahead of the November showdown.
“No Kings” Protest Sparks Concern Just Days Before America’s True ‘No King’ Day
While left-wing activists gathered in Atlanta for a so-called “No Kings Day” protest, many Americans couldn’t help but ask: what exactly are they protesting? This country rejected monarchy nearly 250 years ago. It’s called Independence Day—July 4th—and it stands as
Advance Voting Ends Today for the GA Public Service Commissioner Special Primary Election
Today is the final day of advance voting in Cobb County for the Public Service Commission special primary election, but turnout remains low. As of Thursday, only 3,275 early votes have been cast, a concerning figure given the importance of
OP-ED: Nails, Narratives, and Nonsense: The Cobb Democrats’ Guide to Losing Touch With Voters
When did upholding immigration law become controversial? Cobb Democrats are outraged that ICE dared to enforce the law. Their latest anti-ICE rant reveals the truth: it’s not about compassion, it’s about power.
Cobb Lawmaker Joins Protest Against ICE Enforcement Outside Atlanta Field Office
As protests against U.S. immigration laws spread nationwide, Cobb State Representative Gabriel Sanchez appeared at a rally outside the Atlanta ICE field office, standing with activists who called for an end to federal immigration enforcement.
Georgia Lawmakers Join National Effort to Block Federal AI Regulation Freeze
A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers is joining national colleagues to challenge a hidden provision in a federal spending bill that could tie states’ hands on artificial intelligence AI regulations for a decade.
“Too Little, Too Late”: Mableton Bus Depot Sparks Lawsuit Amid Community Outcry
The Cobb County School District is pressing ahead with plans to build a controversial new bus depot in Mableton, despite a year of community opposition. Local residents are now taking legal action to halt the project, citing violations of state
Growing Concerns Over ActBlue’s Role in U.S. Elections, Why Are Georgia Democrats Still Using It?
The Committee on House Administration is raising serious concerns about the Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue and its potential for fraud and foreign donations. Yet, some Georgia and Cobb County Democrats continue using it for their campaigns. Why?
State Senator Brian Strickland Announces 2026 Bid for Georgia Attorney General
State Senator Brian Strickland has officially entered the 2026 election for Georgia Attorney General, running on a tough-on-crime, pro-Constitution platform. At his campaign launch on June 3, Strickland pledged to fight public corruption, enforce secure elections, protect the Second Amendment,
Georgia Democrats Exploit Tragedy of Adriana Smith to Push Pro-Abortion Lies
Georgia Democrats are shamelessly using the tragic case of Adriana Smith to spread disinformation about the state’s abortion law, all to serve their radical pro-abortion agenda. We call out these bad actors by name and set the record straight.
Senate District 21 Special Election: Could a Democrat Flip This Republican Stronghold?
Senate District 21, a longtime Republican stronghold near Cobb County, faces an unpredictable special election this August. With seven GOP candidates and a well-funded Democrat hoping to capitalize on low turnout and suburban shifts, the stakes are high. Can Georgia
OP-ED: Kennesaw’s Dangerous Drift, Why Councilman Gutierrez’s Push to Decriminalize Cannabis Is Reckless and Wrong
Councilman Anthony Gutierrez’s push to decriminalize cannabis in Kennesaw isn’t just reckless, it’s dangerous.
Chronic Absences on the Rise: Cobb County Schools Join Statewide Effort to Tackle Truancy
Georgia lawmakers are addressing rising chronic absenteeism rates in schools post-pandemic. New legislation and local efforts in Cobb County and across the state aim to tackle this growing issue and support student success.
How Did Senator Raphael Warnock Get So Wealthy on a Public Salary?
Senator Raphael Warnock’s financial rise has raised eyebrows, and for good reason. Since taking office in 2021, the Georgia Democrat and senior pastor has more than doubled his net worth, blending politics, the pulpit, and book deals into a multi-million-dollar
Georgia Secretary of State Disqualifies Democrat PSC Candidate Daniel Blackman Over Residency Violation
Georgia’s Secretary of State has ruled Democrat Daniel Blackman ineligible for the Public Service Commission race, citing residency violations. With early voting underway, ballots cast for Blackman will not count.
Advance Voting Begins for the Public Service Commissioner Special Primary Election
Cobb County voters have the opportunity to weigh in on important statewide positions this summer. The Public Service Commissioner Special Primary Election is scheduled for June 17, 2025, and advance voting kicks off Tuesday, May 27.
Cobb County Is Right to Be Concerned About Student Transiency, Even If it’s Commissioners Aren’t
Cobb Schools are right to sound the alarm on student transiency. Apartment overgrowth in Cobb County hurts education, safety, and property values. Cobb Commission leaders must take this seriously.
Lisa Cupid’s Apartment Zoning Circus: Cobb Deserves Better
Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid staged an apartment zoning “emergency” meeting without Cobb’s School Superintendent Chris Ragsdale at the table. Ragsdale stood with students. Cobb deserves facts, not more political theater.
Georgia Park Closures: What’s the Real Story Behind the USACE Decision?
Despite misleading headlines and Democrat finger-pointing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been clear: Georgia’s park closures are about staffing, not budget cuts. So why are Democrats and their media allies twisting the truth?
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Georgia Lawmakers Join National Effort to Block Federal AI Regulation Freeze
A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers is joining national colleagues to challenge a hidden provision in a federal spending bill that could tie states’ hands on artificial intelligence AI regulations for a decade.
State Senator Brian Strickland Announces 2026 Bid for Georgia Attorney General
State Senator Brian Strickland has officially entered the 2026 election for Georgia Attorney General, running on a tough-on-crime, pro-Constitution platform. At his campaign launch on June 3, Strickland pledged to fight public corruption, enforce secure elections, protect the Second Amendment,
Senate District 21 Special Election: Could a Democrat Flip This Republican Stronghold?
Senate District 21, a longtime Republican stronghold near Cobb County, faces an unpredictable special election this August. With seven GOP candidates and a well-funded Democrat hoping to capitalize on low turnout and suburban shifts, the stakes are high. Can Georgia
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Georgia Lawmakers Join National Effort to Block Federal AI Regulation Freeze
A bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers is joining national colleagues to challenge a hidden provision in a federal spending bill that could tie states’ hands on artificial intelligence AI regulations for a decade.
State Senator Brian Strickland Announces 2026 Bid for Georgia Attorney General
State Senator Brian Strickland has officially entered the 2026 election for Georgia Attorney General, running on a tough-on-crime, pro-Constitution platform. At his campaign launch on June 3, Strickland pledged to fight public corruption, enforce secure elections, protect the Second Amendment,
Senate District 21 Special Election: Could a Democrat Flip This Republican Stronghold?
Senate District 21, a longtime Republican stronghold near Cobb County, faces an unpredictable special election this August. With seven GOP candidates and a well-funded Democrat hoping to capitalize on low turnout and suburban shifts, the stakes are high. Can Georgia
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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to uphold Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors—covering puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Cobb County Is Right to Be Concerned About Student Transiency, Even If it’s Commissioners Aren’t
Cobb Schools are right to sound the alarm on student transiency. Apartment overgrowth in Cobb County hurts education, safety, and property values. Cobb Commission leaders must take this seriously.
Inside the Cobb GOP’s Ground Game: Q&A with Chairwoman Mary Clarice Hathaway
Cobb GOP Chairwoman Mary Clarice Hathaway reveals how her team is mobilizing volunteers, knocking doors, and igniting the conservative base in the final days before the Cobb Special Election. Read how the grassroots are driving local victories in District 2 and District 4.
Ossoff’s Fundraising Off to a Strong Start, But GOP Eyes Georgia as Top 2026 Battleground
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) may have posted a headline-grabbing $11 million fundraising haul in the first quarter of the year, but the real story might be what lies ahead: a high-stakes Senate contest in 2026 that Republicans are already targeting as one of their best pickup opportunities nationwide.
Georgia’s Energy Watchdog Up for Grabs: Cobb County Voters Could Tip the Balance
In an election with massive implications for Georgia families, taxpayers, and small businesses, eight candidates are battling for control of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), and Cobb County voters could make the difference. The PSC regulates your gas and electric rates, oversees Georgia Power, and approves massive energy infrastructure projects that affect your utility bill every single month.
Georgia Democrats in Retreat: Two Top Names Step Back As GOP Momentum Builds Ahead Of 2026
In what can only be described as a political shake-up, two of Georgia’s most high-profile Democrats have suddenly taken major steps back from state leadership, and while the headlines may focus on personal reasons, the deeper story is clear: the Democratic Party in Georgia is fractured, fatigued, and facing a reckoning after Donald Trump’s stunning 2024 victory flipped Georgia back to red.
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