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Strong Schools, Strong Economy: How Cobb’s Public Education Fuels Local Prosperity

At the Cobb Chamber’s Economic Development Summit, one truth stood out: Cobb County’s booming economy isn’t just built on corporate relocations—it’s powered by a strong, stable public school system. With high graduation rates, conservative fiscal management, and zero long-term debt, the Cobb County School District isn’t just educating students—it’s laying the foundation for long-term growth and business confidence.

August 15, 2025

Federal Judge Amy Totenberg has blocked Georgia’s new social media law aimed at protecting children online.

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Federal Judge Blocks Georgia’s Social Media Law Designed to Protect Kids

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Georgia’s Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act (SB 351), which would have required social media platforms to verify users’

June 28, 2025

Cursive Writing Makes a Comeback in Cobb and Georgia Classrooms

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Cursive Writing Makes a Comeback in Cobb Classrooms

Cursive writing is making a comeback in Georgia classrooms this fall, thanks to a statewide push to restore traditional skills in public education. With support from state and local leaders, including Cobb County, students will once again learn to read and write in cursive, reconnecting them with America’s founding documents and time-tested learning methods.

June 27, 2025

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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.

June 18, 2025

Advance voting to the Public Service Commission Special Election ends today

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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 this seat in overseeing Georgia’s energy policy and utility rates. Polls close at 7 p.m. tonight.

June 13, 2025

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.

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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.

June 10, 2025

Bipartisan Georgia lawmakers challenge a bill that could restrict states regulations of AI

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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.

June 9, 2025

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“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 and local laws.

June 8, 2025

The Committee on House Administration are raising serious concerns about the Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue.

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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?

June 6, 2025

rising chronic absenteeism rates in schools

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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.

May 30, 2025

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Strong Schools, Strong Economy: How Cobb’s Public Education Fuels Local Prosperity

Strong Schools, Strong Economy: How Cobb’s Public Education Fuels Local Prosperity

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Strong Schools, Strong Economy: How Cobb’s Public Education Fuels Local Prosperity

Cursive Writing Makes a Comeback in Cobb Classrooms

Low Turnout, High Stakes: PSC Race Moves Toward November Showdown

Advance Voting Ends Today for the GA Public Service Commissioner Special Primary Election

Cobb Lawmaker Joins Protest Against ICE Enforcement Outside Atlanta Field Office

Georgia Lawmakers Join National Effort to Block Federal AI Regulation Freeze

“Too Little, Too Late”: Mableton Bus Depot Sparks Lawsuit Amid Community Outcry

Growing Concerns Over ActBlue’s Role in U.S. Elections, Why Are Georgia Democrats Still Using It?

Chronic Absences on the Rise: Cobb County Schools Join Statewide Effort to Tackle Truancy

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Strong Schools, Strong Economy: How Cobb’s Public Education Fuels Local Prosperity

Burt Jones Scores Major Boost with Trump Endorsement

Charges Dropped in Walmart “Kidnapping” Case Raises Serious Questions About Police, Prosecutors, and Accuser

Dooley Steps into Georgia Senate Race with Strong Kemp Ties

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