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Update: Results still being reported but both campaigns believe Tumlin will pull out a narrow win. mdjonline.com/news/frontpage…

Early returns show Marietta Mayor Steve "Thunder" Tumlin leading challenger Sam Foster by just one vote. Tumlin, 78, is a four-term incumbent and former Republican state lawmaker. Sam Foster, his progressive challenger, is 24, and would be the city's first Black mayor. #gapol

Homeless in Cobb: Life in the Woods bit.ly/41eOWUg

Homeless in Cobb: Life in a Delk Road Motel bit.ly/41PVwAV

mdjonline.com/news/police_fi… Police: Rep. Devan Seabaugh Refused Sobriety Tests #gapol

We have a nail biter District Attorney race in Cobb County as incumbent Flynn Broady trails Sonya Allen, who works for Fulton DA Fani Willis. The winner of the Democratic primary will be unopposed in November. #gapol

Two prominent Georgia state House incumbents, Democrat Teri Anulewicz of Cobb County and Republican Todd Jones of Forsyth County, are trailing in early results in their primaries. #gapol

Poll: Majority of Cobb voters ‘likely’ to support 30-year transit tax mdjonline.com/news/local/pol…

Smyrna Mayor Fends Off Challenge bit.ly/47oOoMW

A Cobb Co. judge ruled a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Cobb's “home rule” Board of Commissioners map can move forward. But Republican Cobb Commissioner Keli Gambrill, the original plaintiff, was removed for lack of standing. #gapol mdjonline.com/news/local/law…

@RussellEdwards Still waiting on judge to rule on county's motions to dismiss

Ray Smith III, indicted tonight, is representing Cobb Commissioner Keli Gambrill in her lawsuit against Cobb Co. over the 'home rule' redistricting fight mdjonline.com/news/local/cob… #gapol #CobbCounty

Other Cobb angles: Indictment mentions Mark Meadows' visit to Cobb Co. Civic Center while signature audit was being conducted; visits by Trevian Kutti (former Kanye West publicist) to home of Fulton election worker in Cobb.

“There is absolutely no question that the United Methodist Church … Has been a backbone of America since the 1700s. And it is painful to watch this church go through what at best can be described as a schism,” Judge Schuster said. mdjonline.com/news/local/upd…

A @CobbPoliceDept sergeant was speaking to a business group today about active shooter training when he was interrupted by a colleague and told to leave. “Russell, I’m going to jump in for you. … There’s an active shooter in Atlanta.”

Cobb schools: There was and is no direct threat to students or staff. mdjonline.com/news/smyrna-sc…

MABLETON — For the first time in 107 years, Mableton has a new mayor. mdjonline.com/elections/owen…

Google doc for the North High Ridge fire. GFM campaigns, missing pet bulletins, and info on upcoming donation drives: docs.google.com/document/d/1cm…

It's headed to a runoff between Carman and Michael Owens. Cobb Elections Director Janine Eveler says all results are posted.

Aaron Carman, endorsed by the De-Annexation from Mableton group, has taken an early lead in the #Mableton mayor's race as the early and absentee vote comes in. Candidates must clear 50% to avoid a runoff. #gapol