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Acworth’s Only Contested City Council Race Pits Proven Leadership Against Progressive Agenda
The only contested race in Acworth’s upcoming city elections is shaping up to be a clear contrast in leadership and values. Incumbent Alderman Tim Richardson, a longtime resident and proven leader, is being challenged for the second time by Kimberly
Senate Special Election Reveals A Fractured Cobb County Democratic Party
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
Activist Group Urges Cobb Teachers to Violate Federal Privacy Law
Cobb teachers received a mass email from activist Luma Mufleh, founder and CEO of Fugees Family Inc., urging them to share sensitive immigration information with families. Cobb County Schools responded firmly, reaffirming their commitment to student safety and the law.
Who’s Defending Cobb Teachers After the Charlie Kirk Fallout, and What the Law Says
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.
Dumb and Dumber: Raffensperger and Duncan Embark on Questionable Runs for Governor
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
Cobb Superintendent Ragsdale: District “Will Not Be Moved” on Teacher Professionalism Standards
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
OP-ED: The Radical Plot to Shut Down Dobbins- What Rep. Gabriel Sanchez Doesn’t Want You to Know
Why is a socialist state representative cozying up with leftist universities to target Cobb County’s own Dobbins Air Base? The answer should alarm every Georgian. The radical left’s effort to undermine our national defense and erase conservative strongholds must be
Cobb Teachers’ Social Media Posts on Charlie Kirk Raise Policy Concerns
Cobb County School District officials are reviewing whether recent comments made by teachers on social media violated district communication policy. The review comes in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a school/college event, which sparked
A Nation in Mourning: Charlie Kirk Assassinated in Utah
Charlie Kirk, conservative leader and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated in broad daylight while speaking to students at Utah Valley University. This was not just an attack on one man, it was an act of political terrorism meant
Rep. John Carson May Have Cried Wolf With His Recent “Title IX Violation” Complaint
State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) has filed a federal Title IX complaint against Pope High School, alleging that the school’s athletic policy unfairly limits opportunities for female athletes. But district officials, school leaders, and long-standing athletic practices make one thing
Cobb’s Veterans Betrayed: Commissioners Vote Against Memorial Funding
Cobb’s veterans were promised a memorial years ago. The funding was available, the design was approved, and the community delivered. But Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Commissioners Keli Gambrill, Erick Allen, and Monique Sheffield voted against it—turning their backs on
Termination of Cobb Teacher Stands After Activist Lawsuits Fail, Taxpayers Left With the Bill
Georgia courts upheld Cobb County’s termination of teacher Katie Rinderle, ruling she willfully violated district policy. But the Southern Poverty Law Center is funding lawsuits that drain taxpayer dollars, pushing a broader agenda to inject gender politics into elementary classrooms.
Democrat Court Clerk Connie Taylor Suspended After 4 Felony Indictments, Cobb Residents Left Cleaning Up the Mess
Democrat Clerk of Court Connie Taylor has been suspended without pay following a felony indictment for destroying public records in Cobb County. Governor Kemp acted on a panel’s recommendation, but serious questions remain about accountability and Democrat leadership.
Cobb Veterans Outraged as Commissioner Plans to Block Memorial Funding
Cobb County veterans are outraged after learning that District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen intends to vote NO on moving forward with the long-promised Cobb Veterans Memorial. Despite years of planning, millions raised by the community, and prior commission approval, politics
Strong Schools, Strong Economy: How Cobb’s Public Education Fuels Local Prosperity
At the Cobb Chamber’s Economic Development Summit, one truth stood out: Cobb County’s booming economy isn’t just built on corporate relocations—it’s powered by a strong, stable public school system. With high graduation rates, conservative fiscal management, and zero long-term debt,
Burt Jones Scores Major Boost with Trump Endorsement
In a significant moment for the Republican primary in Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race, former President Donald Trump officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for Governor.
Charges Dropped in Walmart “Kidnapping” Case Raises Serious Questions About Police, Prosecutors, and Accuser
In a stunning but overdue reversal, prosecutors in Cobb County have officially dropped all charges against Mahendra “Mick” Patel, the man wrongly accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler from a Walmart Supercenter in March. The Cobb County District Attorney’s
Dooley Steps into Georgia Senate Race with Strong Kemp Ties
Former college football coach Derek Dooley has launched a bid for U.S. Senate in Georgia, targeting Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in what’s shaping up to be one of the most watched races of the 2026 midterms. Dooley promises to bring
OP-ED: The Fall of Cobb County’s Court System – Democrat Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor Indicted for Felony Crimes
Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor, a Democrat re-elected in 2024, now faces multiple felony charges after years of mounting scandals, whistleblower complaints, and public outrage. With the county’s judicial system still reeling from emergency declarations and system-wide failures,
Congressman Mike Collins Enters U.S. Senate Race, Promises to Put Georgia First
Georgia Congressman Mike Collins has officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign, vowing to champion conservative values and challenge Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins enters a competitive GOP primary as a pro-Trump voice in a race expected to test the future
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