Starting Saturday February 1st, voters in Cobb County’s District 2 and District 4 can head to the polls for early voting in the special primary election. Residents have the option to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary as candidates compete for two key seats on the Board of Commissioners.
Thursday, January 30, 2025- Lawmakers took up gender and school athletics legislation as the first bill filed in the 2025 session. The Senate Education and
The Cobb County Board of Education has officially announced that it will opt out of the HB581 property tax formula, a decision that aligns with the best interests of students, teachers, and the community at large, according to many local education leaders.
President Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign brought illegal immigration to the forefront, with bold promises to enforce immigration laws and reshape America’s immigration landscape. Since his return to the White House, the Trump administration has pursued an assertive stance on immigration, signaling a commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting American communities.
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued pardons to over 1,500 individuals, fulfilling a central promise of his 2024 campaign. These pardons largely focused on those convicted or facing charges related to the events of January 6, 2021, which Trump and his supporters have repeatedly referred to as a “protest” rather than an “insurrection.”
President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration, originally set to take place outdoors, will now be moved inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to historically low temperatures. The decision mirrors Ronald Reagan’s 1985 inauguration, which was also held in the Rotunda under similar weather conditions.
“I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
On January 15, 2025, the Georgia State Ethics Commission swiftly dismissed a complaint filed by East Cobb Democrat activist Mindy Seger against four Republican members of the Cobb County Board of Education.
In an unusually brief deliberation, the commission rejected Seger’s claims without any discussion. This stood in stark contrast to the nearly hour-long review of a complaint involving former Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, which resulted in a six-figure penalty.
At the January 16, 2025, meeting of the Cobb County Board of Education, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of two additional books from the district’s libraries due to inappropriate content. This decision follows previous actions aimed at protecting students from materials deemed unsuitable for minors. The books in question contained graphic images, descriptions, and drawings that were determined to be too explicit for public school students.
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.
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.
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