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The Cobb County Democratic Committee (CCDC) is demanding immediate action from Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen. In the name of due process, drop all charges and release Mr. Mahendra Patel — an innocent man who remains unjustly incarcerated for over 49 days, following a deeply troubling incident of misconduct by the Acworth Police Department. We further call for criminal charges against the Caroline Miller, who falsely accused Mr. Patel of attempted kidnapping.

Monique Sheffield isn’t someone who leaves things undone. So, while she has checked off a long list of accomplishments as District 4 representative on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, there’s more to do.

She is running to remain District 4 Commissioner in the April 29 special election against Republican Matthew Hardwick.

“My desire to serve residents of District 4 comes from a deep commitment to uplifting our community and ensuring every resident has access to opportunity, dignity, and a better quality of life,” Sheffield said. “I ran on a platform centered on improving our quality of life by expanding green space, increasing access to employment, and encouraging smart development. What motivates me daily is knowing that our residents deserve a community that thrives, and I believe that with the right leadership, we can achieve that together.”

Erick Allen loves his community, a fact that drives his desire to serve his neighbors as commissioner in the District 2 seat on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.

If elected, the job will be the next chapter in more than two decades of public service for Allen, a small business owner working as a consultant focusing on workforce performance and development. Of his many experiences in serving others, the District 2 Commission post might offer the greatest opportunity to help.

“I have learned that the closer you are to the people, the better impact you can have,” Allen said. “When the D2 seat became open I saw an opportunity to continue my service and have a greater impact on the families of Cobb County.”

“This is what Democracy looks like!”

It was a favorite chant of the peaceful protestors that crowded into Downtown Marietta on Saturday. Over 400 people registered for the event, but estimates from members on the ground said we likely doubled that number.

Regardless, the number of attendees was in the hundreds. Hundreds of people felt strongly enough about the state of our democracy and country that they showed up to protest. They joined the 1,200 protests and millions of patriots across the country Saturday to send Washington DC a message:

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a life and legacy that was marked by incredible hardships, but defined by his perseverance in the face of an inferno of hatred.

Woah! What happened? Was there an attack on city hall? Did the commissioners go into hiding as a violent mob stormed the building?

No.

“Cobb County’s J6,” is what Keli Gambrill, the republican county commissioner for district 1, called Jerica Richardson’s return to the dais last week as we wait for the results of this spring’s special election.

Once again Cobb County Schools and the republicans on the board of education have failed our community.

The fight against politicizing elections has been an ongoing effort since Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election and attacked officials with his words as well as with a mob of his supporters. While his attempted coup on January 6, 2021 failed, his third bid for the presidency in 2024 unfortunately succeeded.

After letting the decision slip in a December communication, the Cobb County School Board of Education officially made David Chastain board chair for 2025. The republican majority on the board regularly give the position to the next GOP member up for reelection. Since Chastain faces reelection in 2026, he was granted the privilege of the public spotlight in the hope it gives him a boost in the trending blue area of Post 4.

An accusation made by a Cobb Republican claiming County Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid broke state law last fall has been shot down by the Cobb County Board of Ethics.

The Georgia General Assembly begins it’s two year session on January 13 and is expected to last until the end of March. During the 40-days that they meet, representatives may introduce resolutions and bills for a vote.

In a New Years Eve ruling, Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris effectively removed local representation for thousands of citizens by declaring Cobb County Commission District 2 vacant at 5 p.m.

When the presidential race was called in the early hours of November 6, it felt like a gut punch. As national pundits analyzed election results they showed that every county Georgia shifted red, except for six.

Cobb County was one of those six.