2022

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Science and Technology October 22, 2022

AI is changing scientists’ understanding of language learning – and raising questions about an innate grammar

by Morten H. Christiansen, Cornell University and Pablo Contreras Kallens, Cornell University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Unlike the carefully scripted dialogue found in most…

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Voting Rights October 22, 2022

The important role played by secretaries of state in administering fair elections is changing – and not in a good way

by Thom Reilly, Arizona State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The state officials who administer fair, accessible and secure elections have historically operated quietly…

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Diet October 22, 2022

How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines

Aleksandr Aravkin, University of Washington; Christian Razo, University of Washington, and Jeffrey Stanaway, University of Washington [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is…

Holidays October 22, 2022

With Halloween approaching the October Cobb Library virtual Graphic Novel Book Club goes ghostly and retro with a collection from EC’s Vault of Horror

This Monday, October 24, the Cobb Public Library‘s virtual Graphic Novel Book Club will get into the Halloween spirit by discussing selections from the pioneering horror comic, EC’s Vault of…

Climate and Weather October 22, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Saturday, October 22, 2022

by Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday October 22, 2022 with a high near 72 degrees. Tonight partly cloudy skies…

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Kennesaw October 21, 2022

Kennesaw candidates find common ground with communication and pedestrian safety issues

By Rebecca Gaunt Six of the seven candidates for the Kennesaw City Council Post 1 special election participated in a candidate forum Tuesday at the recreation center. Rod Green moderated…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 21, 2022

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

Quizmaster, The Conversation If you have feedback on our new quiz, or want to suggest a fact from a fascinating story for a future question, please send us an email…

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Climate and Weather October 21, 2022

High danger of fire in Cobb County and across north and central Georgia, Friday October 21

There is a high danger of fire this afternoon and into the early evening Friday October 21, 2022 due to low humidity and dry conditions. The National Weather Service issued…

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Health Care October 21, 2022

COVID cases among Cobb County school-aged residents for the 7 days ending October 20, 2022

The table below is a summary of the Georgia Department of Public Health‘s School Aged COVID-19 Data Report for the two-week period ending ending October 20, 2022. Cobb CountyAge categoryAll…

Transportation October 21, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for October 22 to October 28 2022

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, October 22 to Friday, October…

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Climate and Weather January 8, 2025

Update on winter storm watch for metro Atlanta and north Georgia

The National Weather Service updated the winter storm watch at 3:10 p.m. The primary change in this update is the forecast of how much snow might fall. The NWS repeated…

Opinion January 8, 2025

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Immigration January 8, 2025

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

by Margot Moinester, Washington University in St. Louis and Kaitlyn Stanhope, Emory University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented…

Environment January 8, 2025

Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards

by Laura Russo, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen….

Literature January 8, 2025

What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump

by David Sterling Brown, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous…

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