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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 irritated. The Republicans of the Cobb County School Board have proven time and again that
Kings or Pawns, Emperors or Fools
By: Heather Thompson The 2002 Jim Caviezel film The Count of Monte Cristo, adapted from the Alexander Dumas book, has a very famous line from Napoleon Bonaparte where he says, “we are all kings or pawns, Marshall; emperors or fools.”
Opinion: Balancing Real Estate Development with the Cobb Lifestyle
By Rich Hintze
Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, and homeowners in Cobb County have a legal right to the peaceful enjoyment of their properties. That principle has been tested recently as the Board of Commissioners (BOC) has
Cobb County’s Frightening Election Picks
By: L. Cramer It’s been a little over a week since the 2024 election where Donald Trump and the Republican Party won the country in a landslide. Trump won every swing state, plus the popular vote while Republicans gained control
Vanishing Truth in a Noisy World: Why Facts Struggle to Stick in Today’s World
By: Deborah Dance
In the wake of recent elections, many of us find ourselves puzzled by the choices made by our fellow citizens. “How could people vote that way when the facts seemed so clear?” We hear this sentiment
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
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
The Cloward-Pivening of an Election
How many Georgia counties and mystery JUDGES are changing or ignoring election law as I type? There’s no telling. Cobb, Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett, all reportedly with multiple irregularities. Don’t sip that weekend cocktail, or sneeze, or you might miss
Cobb County’s New Real Estate Filing System is a Major Disaster for Property Rights
It seems the hits just keep coming for Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor. Under her leadership, the court system has spiraled into chaos, prompting widespread frustration among attorneys and court users. And now, the latest twist—according to survey feedback from
Eight Days Left and the Nazi References Continue
By: L. Cramer We are 8 days away from one of the most polarizing elections in American history and the tension is rising all across the country. Just yesterday Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden where he
Heroes Among Us: Motocross Community’s Unconditional Love
I had never been to a motocross event before, and up until October 19, never met Cobb County residents John Watkins or Nick Blackmon either. Upon arriving at the 70 plus acre Dale family farm in Buchanan, I was greeted
Bus Drivers Steer Cobb Education Endorsements?
In a surprising twist in the Cobb County School Board race for Post 1, the National Education Association’s (NEA) local affiliate, the Cobb County Association of Educators (CCAE), has raised eyebrows with its endorsement process. The CCAE, led by Jeff
Former Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott: Breaks Down MSPLOST
This week saw the beginning of early voting in Cobb County. With it comes a push by the county commission to vote for a transit tax that if approved would impose a 1% sales tax for the next 30 years.
Stop complaining and cast your ballot
This article was reposted with permission from the author So, you’re a Republican or a conservative (and no, those aren’t always the same thing) and you don’t want to vote in this election because you feel as though it’s a
Cobb County’s Political Spotlight: My Picks for the Most Interesting Local Contests
West Cobb School Board Post 1: Veteran and Educator vs. a Ghost Candidate
In the Cobb School Board Post 1, (North Cobb, Allatoona and Kennesaw Mountain high schools), northwest Cobb voters have a choice between retired educator and school board
Cobb Election Integrity: Time for some Ass Kicking – Metaphorically, Of Course
By: L. Cramer I cannot believe I live in a country where a faction of people opposes additional measures to secure our elections. Is this the twilight zone? Am I dreaming? Quick! Someone spin a top on a table to
Editorial: Cobb’s Courts Need a Change
In a stark reminder of what is at stake in the upcoming election, Cobb Superior Court Chief Judge Gregory Poole addressed the Metro-Marietta Kiwanis Club on Monday, October 7, explaining why he issued a judicial emergency for the Cobb County’s
Cobb Early Voting Starts Today: Your Schools, Your Safety, and Your Hard-Earned Dollars are all on the Ballot
Let’s get real about what’s at stake this November. We’re not just talking about the presidential election – though that’s absolutely critical. We’re talking about the future of Cobb County, your community, your schools, your safety, and your hard-earned dollars.
From Efficiency to Embarrassment: The Downfall of Cobb County’s Court System Under Connie Taylor
What we have unfolding in Cobb County Superior Court is nothing short of a complete disaster, and the one person at the center of this mess is Clerk Connie Taylor. Let’s not sugarcoat it: Taylor’s incompetence and lack of accountability
Sheriff’s Whopper Meltdown: Craig Owens in Fast Food Power Play
It’s one thing to hear about the abuse of power by politicians, but it’s a whole different story when it’s caught on camera—and that’s exactly what we have here with Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens. You can’t make this stuff
Opinion: Balancing Real Estate Development with the Cobb Lifestyle
By Rich Hintze
Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, and homeowners in Cobb County have a legal right to the peaceful enjoyment of their properties. That principle has been tested recently as the Board of Commissioners (BOC) has worked to address what they call a housing crisis in the county. While it’s encouraging that the BOC has decided to withdraw the proposal to allow Accessory Dwelling Units on every residential lot, this issue is far from over. The debate over how to handle future growth in Cobb reflects larger questions about development, the housing market, and the kind of community residents want to live in.
The BOC’s decision to address Cobb County’s supposed housing crisis is based on the belief that there is a shortage of affordable housing and that the county needs to squeeze more residents into available spaces. However, it’s my belief that Cobb is already a desirable place to live—there is no shortage of buyers, no shortage of workers, and no lack of demand for housing. What we do have is a mismatch between the types of housing being built and the needs of the people who live here.
The Cloward-Pivening of an Election
How many Georgia counties and mystery JUDGES are changing or ignoring election law as I type? There’s no telling. Cobb, Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett, all reportedly with multiple irregularities. Don’t sip that weekend cocktail, or sneeze, or you might miss something.
According to multiple sources, these metro counties are spontaneously “observing special weekend operations” — taking (and maybe counting? Shredding? Adding to?) ballots (absentee? Early voting? Who knows?) this weekend and not letting poll watchers (republicans) in.
Cobb County’s New Real Estate Filing System is a Major Disaster for Property Rights
It seems the hits just keep coming for Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor. Under her leadership, the court system has spiraled into chaos, prompting widespread frustration among attorneys and court users. And now, the latest twist—according to survey feedback from the Cobb County Bar Association, a controversial and confusing change in the real estate filing system—appears to be a nuclear situation.
Heroes Among Us: Motocross Community’s Unconditional Love
I had never been to a motocross event before, and up until October 19, never met Cobb County residents John Watkins or Nick Blackmon either. Upon arriving at the 70 plus acre Dale family farm in Buchanan, I was greeted by smiling faces – wives of the motocross riders and event coordinators – and after parking my car in a hay field, I followed the sound of two-stroke engines toward the starting line where hundreds of people were gathered with numerous helmet-clad riders revving their bikes awaiting the drop of the starting gate.
Bus Drivers Steer Cobb Education Endorsements?
In a surprising twist in the Cobb County School Board race for Post 1, the National Education Association’s (NEA) local affiliate, the Cobb County Association of Educators (CCAE), has raised eyebrows with its endorsement process. The CCAE, led by Jeff Hubbard, has thrown its support behind Vickie Benson, the Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Republican and former Cobb County educator, Randy Scamihorn. This endorsement has sparked controversy, particularly surrounding who is making these critical decisions.
Former Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott: Breaks Down MSPLOST
This week saw the beginning of early voting in Cobb County. With it comes a push by the county commission to vote for a transit tax that if approved would impose a 1% sales tax for the next 30 years. Think about that for a moment; your middle schooler would be in their mid 40s at the end of the tax.
There are many issues I see with this proposed transit tax. First, and foremost is calling it an MSPLOST. By definition, a SPLOST is a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Many will remember my numerous NO votes for previous SPLOST proposals because I felt that the project list was mostly wants and not needs.
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