2024

U.S. Congress February 14, 2024

Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized

by Claire Leavitt, Smith College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After a failed vote to impeach him the previous week, Republicans in the House of…

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Immigration February 14, 2024

Immigrants do work that might not otherwise get done – bolstering the US economy

by Ramya Vijaya, Stockton University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Although Congress is failing to pass laws to restrict the number of migrants arriving in…

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Education February 14, 2024

Philadelphia hopes year-round schooling can catch kids up to grade level – will it make a difference?

by Daniel H. Robinson, University of Texas at Arlington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Upon becoming mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker announced that she will…

Immigration February 14, 2024

Immigration reform has always been tough, and rarely happens in election years – 4 things to know

by Daniel Tichenor, University of Oregon, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Immigration is already a major polarizing issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Arrests…

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LGBTQ February 14, 2024

Georgia Senate panel OKs latest version of “Don’t Say Gay” restrictions

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 14, 2024 A controversial bill dubbed Georgia’s version of “Don’t Say Gay” moved…

Education February 14, 2024

Proposed bill would allow faith-based chaplains to replace school counselors

by Rebecca Gaunt A Republican-backed bill in the Georgia senate would allow faith-based chaplains to work alongside or in lieu of school counselors in public schools. State Sen. Marty Harbin…

Justice February 14, 2024

Lawsuit accuses Cobb County School District of violating teachers’ Constitutional rights

by Rebecca Gaunt The Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) joined a fired elementary school teacher and a currently-employed special education teacher in filing a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Cobb…

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Smyrna February 14, 2024

Smyrna to remove parking deck from downtown redesign project

by Arielle Robinson Monday evening, the Smyrna City Council voted unanimously to remove from the plans the parking deck that was to be built along Atlanta Road as part of…

Climate and Weather February 14, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, with a high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Music February 13, 2024

Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t

by Jane Kuehne, Auburn University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…

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