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Economics July 31, 2024

How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose

by Caroline Bruckner, American University Kogod School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If…

Kennesaw July 31, 2024

Kennesaw museum’s Southern Railway caboose to be restored

Photo from the City of Kennesaw work session agenda packet By Rebecca Gaunt The Southern Railway caboose that has sat outside Kennesaw’s Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History…

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Education July 31, 2024

Kennesaw State professor awarded $3.5 million Spencer Foundation Grant

This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission In conjunction with an ongoing effort to address the dearth of Asian American studies…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Bruno, and I’m a sweet-tempered doggy who needs a family”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tan/black German shepherd….

Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Kiro, and I need a forever home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white domestic short…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms with a heat index of 100-110 in north & central Georgia Wednesday

Image created by the Cobb County Courier with elements from Canva Pro The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and…

Opinion July 30, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Justice July 30, 2024

I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know

by Eric L. Piza, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit’s gun violence rate has fluctuated since…

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News Brief December 23, 2024

Report of active shooter at Cumberland Mall turns out to be unfounded

Police determine the incident was a fistfight By Mark Woolsey An active shooter report, which turned out to be unfounded, sent shoppers scrambling at Cumberland Mall Sunday night and led…

Politics December 23, 2024

Climate of fear is driving local officials to quit – new study from California finds threats, abuse rampant

by Rachel Locke, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats and harassment are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some…

Science and Technology December 23, 2024

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

by Rachel Blaser, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the…

Economy December 23, 2024

Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

by Beverly Moran, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into…

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