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Opinion October 9, 2024

Opinion: Vote for a Better Cobb County on November 5th

By Kolt Bloxson-Pitts, Cobb County Resident, Educator, and Mother On November 5th, we have an opportunity to vote for a better Cobb County—one that supports all families, without exception. A…

Opinion October 7, 2024

Think That VP Debate Didn’t Matter? Think Again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Both Ohio Senator J. D. Waltz and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz helped themselves in the most recent Vice-Presidential debate, and…

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Opinion October 3, 2024

The Atlanta Area Is Not Safe From Hurricanes Anymore

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Atlanta and Asheville learned last week, they’re no longer insulated from climate change in general, or hurricanes in particular….

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Opinion October 1, 2024

Bookman: For some GOP leaders, there’s no time like never to discuss gun safety policies

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 19, 2024 When nursing student Laken Riley was tragically murdered here in Georgia…

Opinion September 24, 2024

Does Winning The Debate Matter For The Fall Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College After Donald Trump’s clear victory in the first presidential debate of 2024 against Joe Biden (67 percent to 33 percent…

Opinion September 20, 2024

Recovery is for everyone

By Melanie Dallas, LPC If it seems I’ve written about recovery frequently over the years, it’s because recovery is essential to what we do at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health. Indeed,…

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Opinion September 19, 2024

Cobb Schools Talk About Books, But Stay Silent on Safety

This guest opinion article is by Heather Tolley-Bauer, co-founder of Watching the Funds – Cobb Another Cobb County Schools Board of Education meeting is upon us, and once again, school…

Opinion September 17, 2024

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Opinion September 17, 2024

Georgia a Leader in Business Again. But Look Who Is Right Behind The Peach State.

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College For eleven straight years, Georgia has been a leader among states as the best place to do business. And while…

Opinion September 12, 2024

Who Won The Debate: Harris, Trump or ABC News?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Watching last night, there was one debate winner, and two who lost the debate. Vice-President Kamala Harris won by offering…

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