Gun violence

Gun violence August 28, 2023

‘All We Want Is Revenge’: How Social Media Fuels Gun Violence Among Teens

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Liz Szabo, KFF Health News August 25, 2023 Juan Campos has been working to save at-risk…

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Georgia Supreme Court backs lower court’s rejection of ‘campus carry’ challenge

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‘Stand your ground’ laws empower armed citizens to defend property with violence – a simple mistake can get you shot, or killed

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Why do mass shooters kill? It’s about more than having a grievance

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Most Americans Say They or a Family Member Has Experienced Gun Violence

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Nashville attack renews calls for assault weapons ban – data shows there were fewer mass shooting deaths during an earlier 10-year prohibition

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Firearm safety bill gets rare hearing in GOP-controlled Georgia Legislature

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Violent extremists are not lone wolves – dispelling this myth could help reduce violence

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Five years after Parkland, school shootings haven’t stopped, and kill more people

Gun violence February 9, 2023

Biden calls for assault weapon ban – but does focus on military-style guns and mass shootings undermine his message?

by Melissa K. Merry, University of Louisville and Aaron Smith-Walter, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Among those attending the State of Union address…

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Cobb County October 3, 2023

Judicial Council of Georgia give Cobb Magistrate and Probate courts top marks

Cobb County Magistrate and Probate courts were both recognized by the Judicial Council of Georgia for “exceptional caseload management,” the county announced in a press release. The website of the…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Valentine, and I could certainly be a loving addition to your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male tri-color mixed breed. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption October 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Look closely. You WILL adopt me, you WILL adopt me …”

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

Mableton October 3, 2023

Fatal vehicular accident at Six Flags Over Georgia

[Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)] According to a public information release from Sgt Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department,…

Sports October 3, 2023

The Atlanta Braves Need The Ghosts Of World Series Past During This Postseason Run

[Photo of Braves sign at entrance to Truist Park: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier] By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As my son and I attended the…