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Government & Politics June 3, 2025

3 ways the government can silence opinions it disagrees with, without using censorship

by Gregory P. Magarian, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When most people think of how governments stifle free speech, they…

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Science & Technology June 3, 2025

Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity?

by Wolfgang Messner, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Artificial Intelligence began as a quest to simulate the human brain. Is it…

Environment June 2, 2025

Canadian wildfires causing haze over Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey There’s a reason for the high-level haze that’s settled over Cobb County and a large part of Georgia the last couple of days. Strong northwesterly winds have…

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

Mableton June 2, 2025

Next public meeting on Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan announced

Grice Consulting, the firm working on the Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan, distributed the following announcement about the next public meeting: The City of Mableton invites all residents, businesses, and stakeholders…

Kennesaw June 2, 2025

Kennesaw officials at odds over ‘decriminalizing’ cannabis

By Rebecca Gaunt At Tuesday’s work session, Kennesaw Councilman Anthony Gutierrez called for the city to reduce penalties for recreational cannabis use, a proposal that launched a lengthy discussion rife…

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Mableton June 2, 2025

Michael McNeely announces candidacy for Mableton District 2 council seat

[Photo above provided by the McNeely campaign] In a press release, public safety executive and community leader Michael McNeely announced his candidacy Monday for the Mableton City Council District 2…

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Community Life June 2, 2025

Smyrna’s 5th Pride Festival a declaration of resilience, visibility, community, and belonging

Smyrna Pride distributed the following news release about the 5th annual Smyrna Pride Festival: It’s PRIDE MONTH again in Smyrna, Georgia! Local nonprofit, Smyrna Pride, will host the 5th annual…

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Fuel Cost June 2, 2025

GA gas price drops 3 cents per gallon; EV charging rates remain steady

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices dropped three cents over the past week in Georgia, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. The EV charging…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2025

“My name is Keebler, and I’m so excited about the prospect of going home with you!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/white American pit bull terrier. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption June 2, 2025

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

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 2, 2025

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