March 2024

Justice March 13, 2024

Pennsylvania overhauled its sentencing guidelines to be more fair and consistent − but racial disparities may not disappear so soon

by C. Clare Strange, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Pennsylvania’s new sentencing guidelines went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. They mark the…

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Psychology March 13, 2024

The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information and willing to change your mind

by Daryl Van Tongeren, Hope College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mark Twain apocryphally said, “I’m in favor of progress; it’s change I don’t like.”…

International March 13, 2024

I watched Hungary’s democracy dissolve into authoritarianism as a member of parliament − and I see troubling parallels in Trumpism and its appeal to workers

by Gábor Scheiring, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hungarian leader and strongman Viktor Orbán, who presided over the radical decline of democracy in…

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Georgia March 13, 2024

Georgia governor affirms commitment to planned Rivian EV plant as legislators grow skeptical over delay

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2024 Gov. Brian Kemp reupped his commitment Tuesday to the economic development…

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Georgia March 13, 2024

Another fraught Georgia election season after predictable 2024 presidential primary

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 12, 2024 This story was updated at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13,…

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Town Center March 13, 2024

Registration still open for the popular Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K race

The Town Center Community sent the following announcement that registration for the popular Noonday Shanty 5K & 10K race is still open: Registration for Town Center Community’s 2024 Noonday Shanty…

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Mableton March 13, 2024

A report from the Mableton District 4 and 6 town hall meeting

[Tuesday evening Mableton District 4 Councilwoman Patricia Auch and District 6 Councilwoman Debora Herndon held a Town Hall for their districts at the Cobb County Public Safety Training Academy. The…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street. Now I’m ready for a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Macie. I’m a puppy, so I have a lot of years ahead for the right family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tri-color shepherd mix puppy. The following information on this potential family…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton March 13, 2024

A multi-vehicle pileup in Mableton results in one dead, and several severely injured

[The Courier has a policy of omitting names from reports of traffic incidents that are still under investigation] A multi-vehicle pileup in Mableton resulted in one dead and several seriously…

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