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.
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.
A years-long legal battle in Cobb County over classroom content has ended with a decisive ruling from the Georgia Court of Appeals, affirming the authority of locally elected school boards. The case, sparked by a parent complaint of Katie Rinderle, a fifth-grade teacher reading books involving gender identity to students in class, drew national attention and involvement from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Stacey Abrams’ corrupt voter operation is finally dead, but not before enriching her political machine and operating in the shadows for years. After Abrams stepped away, the New Georgia Project fell into the hands of now-Senator Raphael Warnock. What followed was a collapse marked by ethics violations, political deception, and the largest campaign finance fine in Georgia history.
A crowded special election in Cobb County’s Senate District 35 is exposing deep fractures inside the local Democratic Party. Once unified, four competing factions now battle for control, revealing a party divided by ideology, ambition, and lack of leadership. What emerges is less a race, and more a case study in political disarray.
After Cobb teachers were placed on leave for social media posts reacting to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the fallout has sparked a legal and cultural battle. We break down what the law really says about free speech, disruption, and professional conduct.
Georgia politics just took a turn for the bizarre. Two political misfits, Brad Raffensperger and Geoff Duncan, have officially jumped into the 2026 race for governor. One was disowned by his own party, the other switched sides completely. Neither has a base, a shot, or a clear reason for running. So what’s the real motivation? Let’s breaks it down.
The Cobb County School District is standing firm, declaring it “will not be moved” on enforcing professionalism among staff. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale emphasized that free speech has limits when it crosses into celebrating violence or undermining trust, safety, and the integrity of the classroom. Despite petitions and community pressure, the district says its duty is clear: uphold professional standards and protect students.
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