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Cobb County: Residents received $592.62 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.1% of income in Cobb County, providing an average of $768 per capita to residents.

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Congressman Rich McCormick highlights local and national achievements in recent social media updates, including his basketball victory, Morehouse School of Medicine Month recognition, and the Congressional App Challenge winners.

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

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Congressman Rich McCormick shares views and updates in April 2025 tweets

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

On April 10, 2025, Congressman Rich McCormick shared his participation in the 25th Annual Congressional Basketball Game, declared the House passage of the SAVE Act, and expressed views on fair trade.

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McCormick supports bill requiring citizenship verification for federal elections

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Rich McCormick has voted in favor of H.R. 22, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill he co-sponsored with Representative Chip Roy from Texas.

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Congressman Rich McCormick announces mobile office hours and art submission deadline

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Rich McCormick updates constituents on new initiatives including mobile office hours and reminders for the Congressional Art Competition.

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Congressman Rich McCormick engages with the public through social media updates on hearings

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Rich McCormick shared updates on social media regarding congressional hearings and community events on April 8, 2025.

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Cobb County is home to 574 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 8

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 574 registered sex offenders were living in Cobb County as of the week ending March 8.

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Congressman Rich McCormick shares thoughts on past leadership and alma mater anniversary

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

In a series of tweets, Congressman Rich McCormick reflects on historical leadership, celebrates the 50th anniversary of his alma mater Morehouse School of Medicine, and leaves followers curious with an ambiguous post.

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Rich McCormick highlights Christian's Eagle Scout achievement and Georgia's defense initiatives

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Congressman Rich McCormick recently applauded a local Eagle Scout in Alpharetta, acknowledged military children, and emphasized Georgia's pivotal role in national security efforts, as reflected in tweets from April 3 and April 4, 2025

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Cobb County saw 7.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 11.5% of income in Cobb County, a 7.3% surge from 4.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Rich McCormick shares views on economy and leadership events

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

On April 2, 2025, Congressman Rich McCormick addressed economic concerns, highlighted domestic investment, and attended a portrait unveiling event.

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Rich McCormick comments on military events, allies, and international relations

By Cobb Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman Rich McCormick addressed recent military losses and international relations in social media posts dated March 31 and April 1, 2025.

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Registered Sex Offenders: Numbers go down in Cobb County in February

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

There were two fewer registered sex offenders living in Cobb County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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572 registered sex offenders live in Cobb County as of February

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

As of February, 572 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Cobb County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Cobb County is home to 572 registered sex offenders as of week ending March 1

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

There were 572 registered sex offenders living in Cobb County as of the week ending March 1, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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570 registered sex offenders live in Cobb County as of week ending Feb. 22

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

According to the Registry, 570 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Cobb County as of the week ending Feb. 22, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Cobb County ranks 153rd highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $8,013 in 2022

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cobb County received an average of $8,013 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh lowest in Georgia.

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Cobb County ranks fourth in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 11.5% in 2022

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 11.5% of income in Cobb County—ranking it fourth least dependent among Georgia counties.

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Cobb County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Cobb Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Cobb County, providing an average of $929 per capita to residents.

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Number of sex offenders living in Cobb County grows in January

By Cobb Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

According to the Registry, there were 10 more sex offenders living in Cobb County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.