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Justice October 9, 2025

The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

by Graham G. Dodds, Concordia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump set the tone for his second term by issuing 26 executive…

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James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

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McCarthyism’s shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity

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Bookman: Fani Willis will never get the chance to present her case against Trump

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How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not

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Trump’s use of FBI to target ‘enemies’ echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover

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Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative

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Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas

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US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board

Justice September 11, 2025

3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court

by Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As disputes rage on over religion’s place in public schools, the Ten Commandments…

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Mableton October 9, 2025

Mableton to consider forming tax allocation districts (TADs)

At the Mableton City Council‘s October 6 work session, the city’s Economic Development Director Artie Jones made a presentation to the council on how the city could utilize a Tax…

Chattahoochee RiverLands October 9, 2025

The Silver Comet: the train that predated the trail

[Editor’s note: We’ve been resurrecting and reworking some of the articles we published in the early days of the Courier as our readership increases. The first time we ran an…

Smyrna October 9, 2025

Jazz Under the Gazebo, an elegant evening of music, wine, and community support, returns Nov. 1

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release about its Jazz Under the Gazebo fundraiser: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with The Vineyard Wine Market, will…

Festivals October 9, 2025

Jessi Queen to create Taylor Swift-themed chalk art for Marietta’s Chalktoberfest

Image above: chalk art with a 3-D twist, courtesy of Jessi Queen By Mark Woolsey Jessi Queen will spend hours upon hours this weekend creating an elaborate piece of artwork…

Weather October 9, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, October 9, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Justice

The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

McCarthyism’s shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity

Bookman: Fani Willis will never get the chance to present her case against Trump

How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not

Trump’s use of FBI to target ‘enemies’ echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover

Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative

Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas

US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board

3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court