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SB1 a Win for Women's Sports
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SB 1 Clears Georgia Senate: A Win for Women’s Sports and Common Sense

Ending the 4th week of the Georgia Legislative session saw the passage of SB 1 by the Georgia Senate more commonly known as the” Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act”  out of the state senate, reaction was quick to come from some elected officials.  30 of 56 state senators added their names as sponsors, which ensured its passage.
 
Cobb County’s State Senator, Ed Setzler said in a post…

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Georgia State Capitol
Local News

Red Tape Rollback Act: Georgia’s own version of DOGE

Georgia’s “Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025,” championed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones, aims to cut government waste and boost business growth by streamlining regulations. The bill requires state agencies to review existing and new regulations every four years, ensuring efficiency and reducing burdens on job creators. With strong backing from 14 state senators, conservative groups like Americans for Prosperity, and local Republican leaders, this initiative positions Georgia as a leader in deregulation and economic expansion.

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Breaking News

Georgia Court Rejects Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson’s Appeal to Stay In Office

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.

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Cobb Early Voting
Keeping Score

Cobb County Special Election: Low Turnout, High Stakes in District 2 Race

Early voting is lagging in Cobb County’s special election primary for District 2 and District 4, with only 856 votes cast as of February 4, 2025. District 2’s Democratic primary features former state lawmaker Erick Allen, ex-school board member Jaha Howard, and newcomers Tracy Stevenson and Taniesha Whorton. Allen and Howard lead in fundraising but face criticism for developer ties, while Stevenson runs as a grassroots outsider. The Democratic winner will challenge Republican Alicia Adams on April 29.

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Book Bans in Cobb
Local News

Book Banning Turned Out To Be a ‘Hoax’ in Cobb County Schools

The U.S. Department of Education has dismissed eleven federal complaints over book bans, declaring such decisions belong to parents and communities. Cobb and Forsyth counties, leading the charge, have removed books deemed inappropriate, prioritizing student safety and academic focus. Local leaders praised the decision, while warning against activist groups seeking influence. With renewed control, districts aim to refocus on preparing students for successful futures.

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Georgia State House Representative Gabriel Sanchez
Local News

Lawmaker Coaches Lawbreakers

One of Cobb County’s newly elected officials is now instructing illegal immigrants about how to avoid ICE raids. Georgia State House Representative Gabriel Sanchez (House District 42) was only sworn in on January 13th, but he’s not wasting any time promoting his radical Socialist agenda.

Two days ago, Representative Sanchez posted a step-by-step video on Facebook, instructing illegals about how to evade Immigration Enforcement officials.

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Atlanta Protests
Breaking News

Mass Protests Planned for Metro Atlanta This Week

As the deportations of criminal illegal immigrants and the implementation of other policies under the Trump administration continue, protests are being coordinated throughout the country. Many are being organized allegedly by a menagerie of radical socialist groups including locally the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the Atlanta Chapter of the Democratic Socialism of America and other radical liberal groups through social media platforms such are Tiktok, Discord and Reddit.

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Books Banned in Cobb County Schools
Roaring Voices

Democrats War on Parental Rights Takes Another Hit: Biden-Era “Book Ban” Hoax Exposed

Here’s a story you probably won’t hear on other news networks: the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) just dismantled one of the Biden administration’s most dishonest and dangerous initiatives – the so-called “book ban” witch hunt.

The agency announced this week that it is dismissing 11 complaints claiming that local schools created a “hostile environment” for students by removing sexually explicit or racially divisive books from school libraries.

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