Opinion

Opinion August 5, 2023

The Role Of Cobb County, And Colleges, In Aviation (Part 2): Could You Take Flight?

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College More than half a million pilots will be needed worldwide by 2040, over the next two decades. With all the…

Opinion August 4, 2023

The Role Of Cobb County, And Colleges, In Aviation (Part 1): Helping Recruit Pilots

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College From a childhood nightmare to an adult dream, flying has been a big deal for me. But I would have…

Opinion August 3, 2023

Bookman: The season for accountability has arrived

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 2, 2023 A democracy has the right – no, the obligation — to…

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Opinion July 25, 2023

Cobb County Finds Itself At Ground Zero In The Methodist Disaffiliation Battle

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As the biggest schism in the Methodism since perhaps the pre-Civil War battle over slavery ensues, Cobb County finds itself…

Opinion July 24, 2023

A year on from consolidation, cohesion and positive change

By Melanie Dallas, LPC Each December, I write a ‘year in review’ column highlighting our agency’s accomplishments and changes during the previous calendar year. But Highland Rivers Behavioral Health also…

Opinion July 13, 2023

Minor League Braves Records Boost The Myth That The Cupboard Is Bare For Atlanta

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Those tired of the Atlanta Braves string of success across the decades seem ever gleeful to report “the cupboard is…

Opinion July 11, 2023

Cobb County Could Cash In On The U.S. Tennis Craze With Help From Chris and Coco

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College All across Atlanta….America….the Tennis World, news of Christian Eubanks’ success at Wimbledon, along with Coco Gauff’s fame, shows that the…

The entrance to Truist Park with a large sign stating "Atlanta Braves" over the gate

Opinion July 3, 2023

Atlanta Is One Of The Top Sports Towns in America, Not The Worst

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County is home to the Atlanta Braves, and does its part to provide a healthy supply of fans to…

A red Star of David on a gold background

Opinion June 24, 2023

How Cobb County Can Help Confront Anti-Semitism

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Atlanta News First reported that antisemitic flyers were placed throughout Cobb County. Is this an isolated incident, or part of…

Opinion June 22, 2023

Man up…and talk about your feelings

By Melanie Dallas, LPC If you’re male, someone has probably said it to you at some point in your life, and probably first when you were a child: “Man up,”…

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