Georgia’s Senate Bill 30 is a huge win for parental rights, common sense, and the protection of children from irreversible medical procedures pushed by radical activists. Introduced by strong conservative leadership, this bill bans the prescription and administration of hormone therapies and puberty blockers for minors when used to alter a child’s biological sex.
Georgia’s Senate Bill 47 is a bold step toward reaffirming Second Amendment rights while offering hardworking citizens some well-deserved tax relief. The bill which passed was on Wednesday, with a 31–21 party-line vote, amends the state’s tax code to establish an 11-day tax holiday every October for the purchase of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories like stocks, barrels, scopes, and magazines.
The Georgia Senate has passed Senate Bill 39, a measure that would prohibit the use of state funds for gender transition-related medical procedures, including hormone therapies and sex reassignment surgeries. The bill passed in a 33-19 vote on Tuesday.
If you live in Cobb County’s District 2 or 4, today is your final chance to make your voice heard in this pivotal County Commissioner election. With polls closing tonight, this election could be decided by razor-thin margins due to low turnout. According to the Cobb County’s advanced voting statics , only 3,333 voters have cast their ballots
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…
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.
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.
Superior Court Judge Kimberly A. Childs released a ruling made on January 24, 2025 in favor of the Cobb County School Board’s decision to terminate Katherine Rinderle, a teacher at Due West Elementary, for violating district policies.
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.
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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