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LGBTQ March 17, 2025

The psychology behind anti-trans legislation: How cognitive biases shape thoughts and policy

by Julia Standefer, Iowa State University and L. Alison Phillips, Iowa State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A state law signed Feb. 28, 2025,…

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

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Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself

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Anti-LGBTQ laws in the US are getting struck down for limiting free speech of drag queens and doctors

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Summer reading: 5 books that explore LGBTQ teen and young adult life

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Religious freedom and LGBTQ rights are clashing in schools and on campuses – and courts are deciding

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U.S. House on bipartisan vote passes bill protecting right to same-sex marriage

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Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for LGBTQ Pride Month

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Smyrna is Fabulous! promotes equality with LGBTQ Pride Month event June 25

LGBTQ May 11, 2022

Smyrna is Fabulous will sponsor Smyrna’s first National Pride Month event

Smyrna is Fabulous issued the following press release announcing its June 25 event in recognition of National Pride Month. Smyrna will have its 1st Pride event on June 25th in…

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Railroads July 5, 2025

1837: Report to the Governor of Georgia on plans for Western & Atlantic Railroad

The origins of metro Atlanta, in particular the cities of Atlanta and Marietta, are closely tied to the development of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in the early 19th century….

Marietta July 5, 2025

Cobb’s local Lions Clubs distribute flags at Marietta Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs highlighted the Lions Clubs’ distribution of flags at Marietta’s Independence Day parade: The Cobb County Lions Clubs had a wonderful time handing out approximately 6,000…

Marietta July 5, 2025

Report with photos from Marietta’s Independence Day parade

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from Marietta‘s annual Independence Day parade: Everyone in attendance had a fantastic time celebrating our Independence Day at The…

Weekend Quiz July 5, 2025

Quiz: How much do you know about the City of Marietta?

How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…

Weather July 5, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 5, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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The psychology behind anti-trans legislation: How cognitive biases shape thoughts and policy

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

Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself

Anti-LGBTQ laws in the US are getting struck down for limiting free speech of drag queens and doctors

Summer reading: 5 books that explore LGBTQ teen and young adult life

Religious freedom and LGBTQ rights are clashing in schools and on campuses – and courts are deciding

U.S. House on bipartisan vote passes bill protecting right to same-sex marriage

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for LGBTQ Pride Month

Smyrna is Fabulous! promotes equality with LGBTQ Pride Month event June 25

Smyrna is Fabulous will sponsor Smyrna’s first National Pride Month event