Gun violence

Gun violence March 20, 2023

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

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2023 A Georgia House subcommittee heard testimony on a bill aimed at…

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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

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

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U.S. Senate Democrats unveil legislation to ban high-capacity gun magazines

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A judge in Texas is using a recent Supreme Court ruling to allow domestic abusers to keep their guns

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Typical mass shooters are in their 20s and 30s – suspects in California’s latest killings are far from that average

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Wave of mass shootings prompts Biden to call yet again for assault weapons ban

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Monterey Park: A pioneering Asian American suburb shaken by the tragedy of a mass shooting

Gun violence January 24, 2023

Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

by Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Yet another community is stricken with grief in the wake of the horrific shooting…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m so eager to get adopted, I’ve settled into my carry case ready to go!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption March 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m eager! Eager I tell yah to get adopted. So what are you waiting for?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized brindle/white male hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather March 23, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, March 23, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Climate and Weather March 23, 2023

Thunderstorms are expected overnight Friday in Cobb County and other parts of the region

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties beginning Friday night, March 24, and lasting into Saturday morning. Thunderstorms are expected…

Climate and Weather March 23, 2023

Patchy dense morning fog possible for Cobb County: Thursday, March 23

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning of possible dense fog for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Thursday, March 23. The affected areas are…