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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…

Elections October 6, 2024

Invitation to candidates in Cobb: tell our readers why they should vote for you

[Edit: I failed to include the email address to send submissions. Send to larry.johnson@cobbcountycourier.com] With advance voting starting next week, the Cobb County Courier would like to invite all candidates…

Elections October 4, 2024

Cobb election board files court action on the new State Election Board rules

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration filed a court action seeking clarification on the new rules enacted by the State Election Board (SEB). The rules have been widely…

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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…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton September 21, 2024

Agenda and supporting documents for the September 25 Mableton City Council meeting

Below is the agenda for the upcoming Mableton City Council meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m., Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. View Larger Map To…

Elections September 15, 2024

Threats to election workers as November nears detailed at congressional hearing

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 11, 2024 WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Administration Committee at a Wednesday…

Lisa Cupid at her second swearing-in - Photo by Larry Felton Johnson

Elections September 13, 2024

Lisa Cupid’s statement on the shout of “Heil Hitler” at the Cobb election board meeting

Photo of Lisa Cupid at her second swearing-in ceremony: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid made the following statement about the shout of “Heil…

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Energy September 11, 2024

Under both Trump and Biden-Harris, US oil and gas production surged to record highs, despite very different energy goals

by Valerie Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever…

Opinion September 9, 2024

Bookman: Georgia voters should demand GOP leaders corral rogue election board members

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 6, 2024 “This is a time for extreme courage,” Donald Trump told his…

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Education October 31, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Pedestrian Safety October 31, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

Health Care October 31, 2024

Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer…

Elections October 31, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

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