Get the Latest Cobb County News, Politics, and SPECIAL Reports
COBB VOICE - Latest News
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?
Georgia Public Service Commission Election 2025 Matters More Than Ever
Democrats target the Georgia Public Service Commission 2025 race to push green energy mandates. Conservatives must turn out to keep energy policy grounded in reality.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Enters 2026 Governor’s Race Despite Controversial Record
Keisha Lance Bottoms joins the 2026 Governors Race. Her record as Atlanta mayor raises questions for Georgia conservatives.
Biden’s Health Crisis Exposes White House Cover-Ups
Biden’s cancer diagnosis and cognitive decline raise serious concerns about Democratic transparency and White House actions.
Cupid’s Chaos: Cobb Leaders Slam Chairwoman’s “Last-Minute” Political Theater Over Apartment Zoning Crisis
Superintendent Chris Ragsdale slammed Cobb County officials for pushing high-density rezoning without consulting school leaders, calling it a reckless move that threatens school stability. As Chairwoman Lisa Cupid scrambles to save face with a last-minute meeting on the final day
Cobb County’s Future in Crisis: Overbuilding Apartments Could Wreck Its Top-Rated Schools
Cobb County is building more apartments than any nearby county—and Superintendent Ragsdale says the price will be paid in packed classrooms, teacher burnout, and declining test scores. Can the county afford to ignore him?
OPED: KSU Cuts Dead-End Majors, And the Radical Left Melts Down (Again)
Kennesaw State (KSU) cuts low-enrollment majors like Black Studies and Philosophy, and the usual protest crowd cries foul. But the real story? Common-sense budgeting, not oppression. The media won’t say it, but we will.
Georgia Redistricting Fight Continues: Federal Appeals Court to Hear Key Case
Georgia’s redistricting battle heads to the 11th Circuit Court as Democrats challenge GOP-drawn maps. State officials defend the lines as legal and compliant with the Voting Rights Act. Read how this case could impact Georgia’s political future.
Kemp Signs ‘Distraction-Free Education Act’ to Ban Phones in K–8 Classrooms: Cobb Schools Back Bold Reform
Governor Brian Kemp signs House Bill 340 to ban smartphones in K–8 classrooms. Cobb County schools support the move to cut distractions and restore focus in education. Parents and teachers cheer return to common-sense learning.
Georgia GOP Showdown: Buddy Carter and John King Launch High-Stakes Bid to Unseat Ossoff
GOP heavyweights Buddy Carter and John King battle for Georgia senate seat … and the party is just starting with others expected to throw their hat into the ring in the coming days. The 2026 U.S. Senate race in Georgia
Rep. Buddy Carter Enters Georgia Senate Race, Kicking Off GOP Primary Battle
Georgia Republican Congressman Buddy Carter has officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race, setting up what’s expected to be a closely watched and highly competitive contest for the seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Georgia Democrats Are Losing the Middle, And They Know It
Georgia Democrats are having a crisis of identity, and it’s not hard to see why.
This week, a group of Democratic strategists, lawmakers, and would-be candidates gathered in Atlanta for the NewDEAL Ideas Summit, a center-left conference where party
Cobb Judge Grants Bond as Video Raises Doubts in Walmart ‘Kidnapping’ Case
In a stunning turn of events Tuesday, a Cobb County judge granted bond to a local man accused of trying to kidnap a toddler, a case many are now calling an overreach by the District Attorney’s Office that’s sparked widespread
Governor Brian Kemp Rules Out 2026 Senate Bid, Clears Path for GOP Contenders
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp confirmed Monday that he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026, choosing not to challenge Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in what is widely seen as one of the GOP’s best opportunities to flip a Senate
Subscribe to Cobb Voice
Get the latest Cobb news delivered straight to your inbox.
56°F
Local News
Georgia Public Service Commission Election 2025 Matters More Than Ever
Democrats target the Georgia Public Service Commission 2025 race to push green energy mandates. Conservatives must turn out to keep energy policy grounded in reality.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Enters 2026 Governor’s Race Despite Controversial Record
Keisha Lance Bottoms joins the 2026 Governors Race. Her record as Atlanta mayor raises questions for Georgia conservatives.
Cupid’s Chaos: Cobb Leaders Slam Chairwoman’s “Last-Minute” Political Theater Over Apartment Zoning Crisis
Superintendent Chris Ragsdale slammed Cobb County officials for pushing high-density rezoning without consulting school leaders, calling it a reckless move that threatens school stability. As Chairwoman Lisa Cupid scrambles to save face with a last-minute meeting on the final day
Rep. Buddy Carter Enters Georgia Senate Race, Kicking Off GOP Primary Battle
Georgia Republican Congressman Buddy Carter has officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race, setting up what’s expected to be a closely watched and highly competitive contest for the seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Heated Georgia Town Hall Exposes Democrat Senator’s Israel Hypocrisy
A town hall hosted by Senator Raphael Warnock in Georgia took a turbulent turn this week, as voters pushed back on his conflicting stance regarding U.S. arms sales to Israel and his public support for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Subscribe to Cobb Voice
Get the latest Cobb news delivered straight to your inbox.
Local Politics
Georgia Public Service Commission Election 2025 Matters More Than Ever
Democrats target the Georgia Public Service Commission 2025 race to push green energy mandates. Conservatives must turn out to keep energy policy grounded in reality.
Keisha Lance Bottoms Enters 2026 Governor’s Race Despite Controversial Record
Keisha Lance Bottoms joins the 2026 Governors Race. Her record as Atlanta mayor raises questions for Georgia conservatives.
Cupid’s Chaos: Cobb Leaders Slam Chairwoman’s “Last-Minute” Political Theater Over Apartment Zoning Crisis
Superintendent Chris Ragsdale slammed Cobb County officials for pushing high-density rezoning without consulting school leaders, calling it a reckless move that threatens school stability. As Chairwoman Lisa Cupid scrambles to save face with a last-minute meeting on the final day
Rep. Buddy Carter Enters Georgia Senate Race, Kicking Off GOP Primary Battle
Georgia Republican Congressman Buddy Carter has officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race, setting up what’s expected to be a closely watched and highly competitive contest for the seat currently held by Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Heated Georgia Town Hall Exposes Democrat Senator’s Israel Hypocrisy
A town hall hosted by Senator Raphael Warnock in Georgia took a turbulent turn this week, as voters pushed back on his conflicting stance regarding U.S. arms sales to Israel and his public support for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Subscribe to Cobb Voice
Get the latest Cobb news delivered straight to your inbox.
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.
45 Universities Under Investigation for Alleged Race-Based Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education under President Donald Trump has launched civil rights investigations into 45 universities, cracking down on alleged race-based discrimination in higher education. The move follows the Department’s February 14 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), which reminded schools that racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Subscribe to Cobb Voice
Get the latest Cobb news delivered straight to your inbox.
