In a significant moment for the Republican primary in Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race, former President Donald Trump officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for Governor.
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 the original No Kings Day, when the Founders declared that government should serve the people, not rule over them.
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.
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 seat.
A troubling twist has emerged in the high-profile case of Mick Patel, the Cobb County man accused of attempting to kidnap an infant from a local Walmart. New evidence reveals that Caroline Miller, the accuser, edited a 2021 Facebook post just days after Patel’s arrest, raising urgent questions about her credibility and the conduct of the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.
House lawmakers signed off on a revised $37.7 billion budget for next year that includes increases in spending for education, prisons and housing but lacked the splashy infusion of one-time spending that made this year’s spending plan swell to more than $40 billion. “I’ve made no secret about this budget. Things are tight,” Rep. Matt […]
After weeks of public debate and community input, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners has officially voted to opt out of House Bill 581 (HB 581), securing a significant win for taxpayers who were concerned about potential automatic tax increases and reduced transparency in local tax policy.
In a high-stakes special election for Cobb County Commission District 2, Democratic voters sent a clear message, delivering a disappointing night for controversial former school board member Jaha Howard. Low voter turnout played a significant role, but the results showed that Howard’s troubled past continues to weigh on his political future.
Jerica Richardson has been removed from the Cobb County Board of Commissioners after Georgia Court denies appeal. Richardsons’s two-year legal battle over defying state-approved redistricting maps ended with widespread praise from many Cobb residents. Many see her removal as a victory for the rule of law, accountability, and a chance for the county to refocus on real issues.
Superior Court Judge Kimberly A. Childs released a ruling made on January 24, 2025 in favor of the Cobb County School Board’s decision to terminate Katherine Rinderle, a teacher at Due West Elementary, for violating district policies.
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