Mind Your Mind Speaks: S5 EP20

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast! In this episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Monica Brown, a community leader and passionate advocate for civic engagement. As the former head of the Democracy Center of Cobb County and now Executive Director of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Dr. Brown has dedicated her career to ensuring people have access to accurate information and opportunities to participate in democracy.

Rooted in a family that valued civic involvement—her mother was a history teacher who inspired her love for civics—Dr. Brown shares her generational connection to engagement, the importance of local elections, and practical ways to connect with your elected officials to strengthen your community.

• Georgia Legislative Black Caucus: gablackcaucus.org
• Democracy Cobb County: democracycobbcountyga.webflow.io
• My Voter Page (Official State Site): mvp.sos.ga.gov
  • Check your voter registration status
    Find your polling place and district info
  • See who your elected officials are
  • View sample ballots and upcoming elections

Nonpartisan Voter Resources

• Vote Your Voice Cobb: cobbcollaborative.org/vote-your-voice
  • Instagram: @VoteYourVoiceCobb
  • Facebook: Vote Your Voice Cobb County

Upcoming Elections

All Georgia Voters

• Public Service Commission: Districts 2 & 3

Cobb County Municipal Races

• Acworth: Mayor, At-Large Post 4, At-Large Post 5
• Austell: Ward 1, Ward 2, At-Large Post 1
  Kennesaw: At-Large Posts 3, 4, 5
• Mableton: District 2, 4, 6
• Marietta: Mayor, Wards 1–7, Marietta City School Board, Wards 1–7
• Powder Springs: At-Large Wards 1, 2, 3

“At-large” means everyone within the city limits can vote for that position.

Key Dates

• Advance Voting is open through October 31st
• General Election Day: November 4th

*Special Election: Smyrna – State Senate District 35 on November 18th (for some residents)