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Opinion November 3, 2025

Despite The Artificial Intelligence Hype, Human Work Is Still Better

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Companies can’t wait to rush out and incorporate artificial intelligence into their companies. Egged on by some in the media,…

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The White House East Wing, Basketball, And Being Honest With The American People

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Bookman: Democrats have a chance to flip governor’s seat in Georgia, with the right candidate

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State-By-State Polls Show The Trouble Republicans Are Facing In Future Elections

Opinion

Lessons From Government Shutdown Surveys: Focus On The Serious and Tangible

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Bookman: Republicans will pay for inaction on expiring health care subsidies

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From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

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Bookman: There have always been those who prefer to live in an alternate reality of their own design

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Bookman: Here’s how Georgia’s 2020 election crisis will factor into 2026 GOP campaigns for governor

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Opinion August 25, 2025

Once Again, A Georgian Wins A Congressional Service Award

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Remember how stressful last Fall was, and not just with the 2024 election? Hurricane Helene was ravaging Southern, Eastern, and…

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Education November 3, 2025

Judge reverses expulsion of Cobb County middle-schooler who warned about shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Superior Court Judge Robert Leonard II reversed the expulsion of a Cobb County eighth grader who used a district-issued computer to warn his friend about…

Crime & Public Safety November 3, 2025

From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani November 3, 2025 In the heart of Appalachia, law enforcement is often seen as…

Government & Politics November 3, 2025

Battle for two seats on Georgia regulatory body heats up as campaigns enter homestretch

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 3, 2025 Campaigning for two contested seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission…

Government & Politics November 3, 2025

Polarizing political events are leading Americans to increasingly call for a national divorce

by Ryan D. Griffiths, Syracuse University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month, yet another…

Health & Wellness November 3, 2025

Health headlines can be confusing – these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

by Kimberly Johnson, Washington University in St. Louis and Amy Eyler, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Every week of 2025…

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Despite The Artificial Intelligence Hype, Human Work Is Still Better

The White House East Wing, Basketball, And Being Honest With The American People

Bookman: Democrats have a chance to flip governor’s seat in Georgia, with the right candidate

State-By-State Polls Show The Trouble Republicans Are Facing In Future Elections

Lessons From Government Shutdown Surveys: Focus On The Serious and Tangible

Bookman: Republicans will pay for inaction on expiring health care subsidies

From Derision To Emulation: The Atlanta Battery Provides Cobb County With A Lot Of Economic Juice

Bookman: There have always been those who prefer to live in an alternate reality of their own design

Bookman: Here’s how Georgia’s 2020 election crisis will factor into 2026 GOP campaigns for governor

Once Again, A Georgian Wins A Congressional Service Award