Federal Judge Eleanor Ross, whose rulings have influenced major Cobb County school and election cases, is facing impeachment efforts in Congress following findings of judicial misconduct. The controversy has renewed attention on Ross’s role in high-profile disputes involving Cobb school board district maps, the Katie Rinderle lawsuit, and other significant Georgia cases.
Commissioner Keli Gambrill’s past Democratic primary ballot is raising fresh questions among Cobb Republicans. As she presents herself as a conservative leader, voters may ask whether her record matches the rhetoric, and whether consistency can be trusted when it matters most.
The Cobb Voice hereby retracts its prior statement that Jennifer Susko claimed to be a two-time Teacher of the Year. This statement was incorrect and should not have been attributed to Ms. Susko.
Cobb County’s 2026 primaries are shaping up as a defining moment for the community, with key school board races highlighting sharp contrasts in leadership style, education priorities, and the future direction of local schools. From debates over curriculum and library content to questions of governance versus activism, voters are being presented with clear and consequential choices.
New reports raise serious questions about ActBlue’s fundraising practices as federal scrutiny intensifies—yet many Georgia and Cobb County Democrats continue to rely on the platform. What voters need to know.
Early voting is underway for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District runoff between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris, with Election Day set for April 7. While most of the race is centered in northwest Georgia, a small portion of west Cobb County will play a meaningful role. Turnout remains steady so far, with Republicans holding a statistical advantage heading into the final days of voting.
As the March 2026 special election approaches, new FEC filings reveal which candidates in Georgia’s 14th District have real spending power—and which are propped up by campaign loans. While Democrat Shawn Harris leads financially, his party label remains a major liability in this deep-red district. Among Republicans, Tom Gray stands out with strong grassroots support, zero campaign debt, and fully deployable cash, making him a serious contender as the race enters its critical phase.
A renewed grand jury indictment against Democrat Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court Connie Taylor has brought fresh scrutiny to allegations of public record destruction and a long-standing Georgia law that allowed clerks to personally collect passport processing fees. The case has raised broader questions about transparency, use of taxpayer-funded resources, and how hundreds of thousands of dollars in passport income went largely undisclosed until records were requested. Lawmakers have since moved to close the loophole, even as the legal case continues.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s decision not to seek re-election in 2026 has opened Georgia’s 11th Congressional District for the first time in more than a decade, setting the stage for a competitive open-seat race. With the advantage of incumbency gone, Republicans are expected to face a crowded primary field, while Democrats look for a potential opening in a district that has long leaned conservative. Candidate qualifying closes March 6, 2026, with the May primary offering the first test of voter sentiment in this new political landscape.
Georgia House Republicans have introduced a sweeping property tax reform plan that promises to eliminate property taxes on primary residences by 2032. The proposal could offer long-term relief to homeowners, but some local officials are raising concerns about how counties and schools will make up lost revenue. Here’s a closer look at what’s on the table — and what questions remain.
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