District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell was sworn in for another four-year term on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.
Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy did the honors in a private ceremony in his courtroom a few days before the New Year.
Commissioner Birrell had initially planned a public swearing-in for her fourth term, but a conflict necessitated the call to Judge Murphy.
Congratulations to Commissioner Birrell!
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Rep. Rich McCormick has introduced legislation seeking a return of Arlington County and Alexandria City from Virginia back into Washington, D.C.’s original boundaries. The proposal addresses constitutional questions about congressional authority over federal territory while reflecting recent political changes within Virginia.
Cobb County registered fewer sex offenders as of the first quarter of 2026 than in the previous quarter, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Rep. Rich McCormick has introduced legislation aiming to restore Washington D.C.’s original boundaries by reversing an 1846 land transfer back to Virginia. The bill seeks constitutional clarity on congressional authority over federal territory amid ongoing debates about representation.
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