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Georgia State Senator Arrested After Defying Ban From House Chambers During Governor Kemp’s Address

Here’s a story that should disturb anyone who cares about the integrity of our democratic institutions. In Georgia, a state senator was arrested — yes, arrested — for doing nothing more than standing up for his right to represent the people who elected him. That senator, Colton Moore, a Republican from Trenton, found himself handcuffed and hauled off to jail simply for trying to fulfill his duties during Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address.

January 16, 2025

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Cobb County School District Announces 2025 Graduation Dates and Locations

The Cobb County School District has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 high school graduation ceremonies. These events will celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of students across the district.

January 15, 2025

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Jerica Richardson Appeals Ruling, Seeking to Return to Cobb Commission Despite Rulings by Two Cobb County Superior Court Judges

Jerica Richardson, a former Democratic commissioner in Cobb County, has filed an appeal after Chief Judge Anne Harris ruled that her seat was vacant following a redistricting plan that placed her outside the district she was elected to represent. Strangely, Richardson is seeking to be back at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners’ meeting this Tuesday, despite the ongoing legal dispute. This raises questions about her intentions, especially given her run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the most recent election cycle.

January 15, 2025

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House Bill 581 Property Tax: The Devil is in the Details

On January 1, 2025, Georgia’s House Bill 581 (HB 581) officially went into effect, limiting the amount by which local governments can increase property taxes. Signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, this bill is designed to provide property tax relief for homeowners by capping the annual increase in property values for tax purposes. The law also makes changes to the state’s property and sales tax systems. While it’s it appears to a win for taxpayers according to some, it could have unintended negative consequences for Georgia’s local school systems.

January 15, 2025

Local News

Cobb County Christmas Events

The Marietta Daily Journal posted a list of events for the holiday season, and we’d like to share that list for all our readers. For

December 17, 2024

Breaking News

Drones in Cobb County: Dronegate Continues

By Heather Thompson No doubt you’ve heard about the giant “car-sized” drones flying over New Jersey, then New York, then many other places, causing airports

December 16, 2024

Local News

Let Christmas Begin! Marietta Lights up the Christmas Tree

By Heather Thompson Last night, the city of Marietta held its annual Christmas tree lighting, which included an ugly sweater parade, Santa arriving on a

December 6, 2024

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A Red Island in a Blue Sea: Cobb County School Board

By: L. Cramer In the 2024 election, the Cobb County School Board remained the sole Republican-run government entity in the county which has the liberals

November 19, 2024

Roaring Voices

Election Stories: Poll Watching and Cobb Voter Turnout

By: Heather Thompson
In case you live under a rock, Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election, and it has been the most relieving moment for anyone who worked hard to get out the vote and tell Americans why it’s important to cast a ballot in any election. Personally, I have been working tirelessly to help inform voters of the truth and let them make their decision at the ballot box.

November 7, 2024

Local News

Election Results: America Rejects Democrats – Cobb is a Mixed Bag

By: L. Cramer
In the wee hours of November 6, I’ll admit I was asleep after poll watching for 9 hours, but Donald Trump clinched the presidency in an overwhelming majority that has not only won him the Electoral College, but also the popular vote – the left’s Achilles heel.

America, overall, has rejected the left’s radical ideologies and insanity as Republicans have taken the Senate and are on track to keep the House.

November 6, 2024