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Government & Politics September 21, 2026

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

by Andrew Latham, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Better dead than red.” Cold War conservatives used to say that, and they meant it:…

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Health & Wellness September 21, 2026

The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories you burn when exercising – new study

by Jason Kostrna, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Smartwatches have become an increasingly popular way for people to monitor their health and…

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Environment September 21, 2026

Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem

by Laura Coco, San Diego State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The human body is remarkably good at getting used to the environment around…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 21, 2026

How closely have you been reading “How Georgia votes?” Take the quiz and find out

We don’t often create a quiz based on information from a single article, but this is an exception. We consider voting, and the right to vote, so important to the…

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Opinion September 21, 2026

From Your Mailbox to the Count: The Journey of a Georgia Mail Ballot

This is an installment in the League of Women Voters of Georgia’s “How Georgia Votes” series. To read previous installments in the “How Georgia Votes” series, follow this link. By…

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Education, News September 21, 2026

The two parents suing Cobb schools and a Wheeler High student were removed from board meeting

Photo above: the removal of two Cobb mothers and a Wheeler High student from the school board meeting room By Rebecca Gaunt Wheeler High School student Joel Beker and Cobb…

Community Life September 21, 2026

North Georgia State Fair to present “Fair Nights under Stars and Stripes”

By Mark Woolsey Interested in experiencing “Fair Nights under Stars and Stripes?” That’s the theme for the 94thrd edition of the Superior Plumbing Presents the North Georgia State Fair, which…

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Fuel Cost, Transportation & Development September 21, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Rise 8 Cents in One Week

Georgia gas prices remain above $4 a gallon, leaving drivers paying substantially more at the pump than they did a year ago as elevated crude oil prices continue to put…

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News, Weather September 21, 2026

Cobb County Faces Thunderstorm Risk Monday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with damaging gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. Scattered afternoon…

Weather September 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 21, 2026, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Weather October 7, 2026