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A silhouette of an American football runner

Sports October 2, 2025

To Avoid Future Tragedies, We Need To Protect Sports Stadium Sidelines and Exits

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A sideline death. A hazardous end-of-game celebration on a field. And a rapid exit from a top college football matchup…

Sports October 2, 2025

Atlanta United soccer officials cut the ribbon on $25 million expansion of Marietta training facility

By Mark Woolsey Atlanta United soccer officials cut the ribbon on a $25 million expansion of their Marietta training facility on Tuesday. The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta training ground has…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports August 31, 2025

“No Way To Prevent This” Says Only Team That Regularly Plunks Ronald Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College This week, with the Atlanta Braves having a big lead over the Miami Marlins, a night after a big win,…

Sports August 20, 2025

Who Should Manage The Atlanta Braves In 2026?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Three candidates are interviewing for the manager position for the Atlanta Braves in 2026. Who should be hired? Candidate A…

Sports August 8, 2025

Truist Park Is The Perfect Spot For A Woman To Make History As An MLB Umpire

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Few sports stories are cracking the national headlines like the Saturday debut of Jen Pawol to be an umpire for…

Sports July 10, 2025

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Cobb County officials seem hopeful that extensive preparations begun months ago will result in a smooth, safe time for the tens of thousands who will pour into the area for…

Sports July 10, 2025

Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Smyrna in conjunction with All-Star Game

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance in Smyrna Friday, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball All-Star game on July 15. The massive draught animals will be delivering…

Sports July 10, 2025

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier today, I got to tour the Cobb Galeria Centre’s Capital One All-Star Village. I described it to fellow employees…

Sports May 29, 2025

With Baldwin And Smith-Shawver, A.A. Beats A.I. For Picking Prospects

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Ever since I began writing for the Cobb County Courier, I’ve done an article about the national baseball “experts” critique…

Sports May 15, 2025

The Atlanta Falcons Need To Go Prime Time More Often Next Season

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The good news for Atlanta Falcons fans is they get a much hyped-game next season. The bad news is that…

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To Avoid Future Tragedies, We Need To Protect Sports Stadium Sidelines and Exits

Atlanta United soccer officials cut the ribbon on $25 million expansion of Marietta training facility

“No Way To Prevent This” Says Only Team That Regularly Plunks Ronald Acuña

Who Should Manage The Atlanta Braves In 2026?

Truist Park Is The Perfect Spot For A Woman To Make History As An MLB Umpire

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Smyrna in conjunction with All-Star Game

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

With Baldwin And Smith-Shawver, A.A. Beats A.I. For Picking Prospects

The Atlanta Falcons Need To Go Prime Time More Often Next Season