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Science & Technology September 11, 2025

How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard

by Brian W. Stone, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational…

Justice September 11, 2025

3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school – banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court

by Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As disputes rage on over religion’s place in public schools, the Ten Commandments…

Government & Politics September 11, 2025

An Arkansas group’s effort to build a white ethnostate forms part of a wider US movement inspired by white supremacy

by Paul J. Becker, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In October 2023, a group calling itself Return to the Land established its…

Elections September 10, 2025

Cobb elections board sets early voting schedule for municipal elections

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Board of Elections has set its early voting schedule for the November municipal elections and the special Public Service Commission general election being held…

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Obituary September 10, 2025

Former state Rep. Judith Hubert Manning dies at 82

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Countians and state lawmakers are mourning the passing of a former longtime state representative and community activist. Judith Hubert Manning died “unexpectedly and painlessly” Friday evening…

Weather September 10, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 10, 2025

“My name is Meleodas, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male white/brown hound. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 10, 2025

“My name is Trudy. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Aging September 10, 2025

When I Go, I’m Going Green

This article by Paula Span first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Paula Span September 8, 2025 Our annual family vacation on Cape Cod included all the familiar…

Government & Politics September 10, 2025

Open attorney general seat in 2026 sets off competitive race to be Georgia’s next top cop

by Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 9, 2025 The upcoming race for governor won’t be the only wide-open constitutional…

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