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Sports August 20, 2025

Who Should Manage The Atlanta Braves In 2026?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Three candidates are interviewing for the manager position for the Atlanta Braves in 2026. Who should be hired? Candidate A…

Libraries August 20, 2025

Disability and Dialogue, a Community Conversation, Aug. 29 at Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following public information release: Cobb County Public Library’s Accessibility Services Department and the disability organization Lapapoe will host Disability and Dialogue, a community…

Education August 20, 2025

Kennesaw State associate professor appointed to national mathematics education commission

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A Kennesaw State faculty member was recently appointed to a national commission that advances…

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Housing August 19, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta announces new board members

Headshot photos of Deana Ray Bishop, Clinton Dye, III, “Tres”, and Jeremy Story provided by Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta distributed…

Possible flooding Georgia: Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather August 19, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia Tuesday, with increased chance through the week

Scattered thunderstorms will impact parts of north and central Georgia today, with the greatest storm coverage and localized flooding potential expected in northeast Georgia. Storm chances will persist through the…

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Cobb County August 19, 2025

Arrest made in 2024 Cobb homicide

By Mark Woolsey Cobb County police think the culprits in a 2024 homicide have been caught. Curtis Coleman, 43, of Powder Springs, was found shot to death in a car…

Weather August 18, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms and high heat in Georgia Monday

North and central Georgia can expect isolated thunderstorms and high heat index values today, with scattered thunderstorms anticipated throughout the week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert…

Government & Politics August 18, 2025

📹 Can You Record Public Meetings in Georgia? Yes—Here’s What the Law Says

Georgia’s Open Meetings Act gives you the right to record public meetings—whether it’s with a smartphone, camera, or audio recorder. As long as the meeting is open to the public…

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gerrymandering August 18, 2025

Independent Commissions May Be A Nonpartisan Solution To Gerrymandering Chicanery

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “The current decennial Census brings up again the possibilities for chicanery in redrawing of electoral districts. It is sometimes felt…

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Fuel Cost August 18, 2025

Georgia gas price average nudges up a cent; EV charging rates steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia rose a modest one cent over the past seven days, reaching an average cost of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded….

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 22, 2025

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