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U.S. Congress February 11, 2022

Rep. David Scott announces new mortgage assistance program

The office of U.S. Rep. David Scott of the Georgia 13th Congressional District distributed a press release announcing a fund to provide aid to homeowners impacted by the pandemic, who…

Climate and Weather February 10, 2022

Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week theme for Thursday: Lightning

Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues in Georgia, and each day a different theme was chosen for the five-day observance. The theme for today is tornado preparedness. The National Weather Service has this…

Sports February 9, 2022

New evidence of discrimination against Black coaches in the NFL since 2018

By Joshua D. Pitts, Kennesaw State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] Boldly going where no NFL coach has gone before, recently fired Miami Dolphins…

Climate and Weather February 9, 2022

Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week focuses on tornadoes today

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Education February 8, 2022

Students are suspended less when their teacher has the same race or ethnicity

By Matthew Shirrell, George Washington University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea…

Climate and Weather February 8, 2022

Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week focuses on thunderstorms today

Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues in Georgia, and each day a different theme was chosen for the five-day observance. The theme for today is thunderstorm preparedness. The National Weather Service…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Land Use and Zoning February 8, 2022

Acworth honored with Visionary City Award

By Arielle Robinson The City of Acworth was honored with the 2022 Visionary City Award alongside eight other cities by Georgia Trend and the Georgia Municipal Association on Sunday, Jan….

2022 Elections February 7, 2022

Luisa Wakeman announces run for Senate District 6

Luisa Wakeman announced her campaign for the Democratic Primary for the Georgia Senate District 6 now held by Democrat Jen Jordan, who is running for Georgia Attorney General. The General…

Climate and Weather February 7, 2022

Family preparedness highlighted on the first day of Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week

There is a theme each day for the five days of Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and the theme for today, Monday, February 7, 2022 is family preparedness. On the…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton Brown

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

Misinformation November 5, 2024

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

by Sam Wineburg, Stanford University and Michael Caulfield, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen…

Elections November 5, 2024

Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

by Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election…

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