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Opinion January 27, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Opinion January 22, 2026

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Photo: Derek Dooley, by John Tures By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When I told a local resident that I was going to see Derek Dooley,…

Opinion January 22, 2026

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Photo above: South Cobb High School, Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier By Larry King, Founder – STEM News Chronicle I offer these suggestions for parents in Mableton to become informed…

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Opinion January 21, 2026

Dry January and second-hand drinking

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each New Year, millions of Americans participate in what has become known as Dry January – giving up alcohol (and hopefully other substances) during the first…

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Opinion January 18, 2026

Strengthening America’s defense starts with stronger rail

This guest opinion first appeared in Stars & Stripes, republished with the permission of the author By Maj. Gen. John “Spider” Marks, U.S. Army (ret.) The foundation of any great…

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Opinion January 15, 2026

Bookman: Bracing for a post-midterm nightmare in Georgia

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 15, 2026 I have a recurring nightmare, a nightmare that becomes more realistic…

Opinion January 14, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Opinion January 8, 2026

How To Spot And What To Do About The Political Moves Of Private Equity

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College What was the scariest media event of last two years? Some might say Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” or the…

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Opinion January 7, 2026

Venezuela and the U.S. Are Allies When We Support Their Democracy

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Over the weekend, the U.S. government’s dramatic “leadership decapitation” action to arrest Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro on drug charges shocked…

Opinion January 1, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Economy February 17, 2026

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

by Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Kelley A. McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being…

Health & Wellness February 17, 2026

Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk

by Christopher Lieu, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An increasing…

Justice February 17, 2026

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Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Derek Dooley: A Different Kind Of Football Coach Candidate

Suggestions for parents in Mableton navigating the education system

Dry January and second-hand drinking

Strengthening America’s defense starts with stronger rail

Bookman: Bracing for a post-midterm nightmare in Georgia

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

How To Spot And What To Do About The Political Moves Of Private Equity

Venezuela and the U.S. Are Allies When We Support Their Democracy

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones