July 2024

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Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Justice July 30, 2024

I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know

by Eric L. Piza, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit’s gun violence rate has fluctuated since…

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Housing July 30, 2024

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

by Morvarid Rahmani, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it’s getting worse: A…

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Powder Springs July 30, 2024

Grants available for neighborhood beautification in City of Powder Springs

Are you in a neighborhood or multi-family complex in the City of Powder Springs? Does your neighborhood association or HOA have a beautification or cleanup project in mind but need…

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Opinion July 30, 2024

Should Trump Dump Vance? What Does The Historical Record Suggest?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College One of the leading stories coming out of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been the struggles of…

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Cobb County July 30, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library’s Summertime Shifts to Schooltime

Image created with elements from Canva Pro By Kelly Johnson With rain and humidity forecasted to start the 2024-2025 school year, beginning August 1st (for the county), South Cobb Regional…

Climate and Weather July 30, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a bit temperamental, so I need a patient, loving family”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female white chihuahua. The…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 30, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Bit, but I don’t bite! Adopt me please!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tabby domestic short…

Climate and Weather July 30, 2024

Storms expected to hit north & central Georgia Tuesday afternoon; damaging winds, flooding possible

Image created using elements under license from Canva Pro The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for…

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