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Politics August 27, 2024

All politicians change their minds – and have been flip-flopping on positions for hundreds of years

by Shannon Bow O’Brien, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People change their opinions. As my husband says, “I always…

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International August 27, 2024

How US military planning has shifted away from fighting terrorism to readying for tensions and conflict with China and Russia

by Eric Rosenbach, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Joe Biden’s recent approval of a major shift in U.S. nuclear weapons strategy…

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Curious Kids, Science and Technology August 27, 2024

What is mental imagery? Brain researchers explain the pictures in your mind and why they’re useful

by Lynne Gauthier, UMass Lowell and Jiabin Shen, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages….

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Transportation August 27, 2024

Cobb County launches informational web site about MSPLOST

Cobb County announced in a news release that an informational page has been created for the upcoming MSPLOST (Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). The MSPLOST will be on…

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Cobb County August 27, 2024

Passenger killed in rear-ending of trailer on I-75

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

Climate and Weather August 27, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, August 27, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service and the Georgia Department…

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Climate and Weather August 27, 2024

Second consecutive day of poor air quality for metro Atlanta, Tuesday, August 27

For the second consecutive day, metro Atlanta can expect poor air quality. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for…

Business August 26, 2024

Melissa Cantrell named Cobb Chamber board chairwoman for 2026

Melissa Cantrell (photo courtesy of Cobb Chamber) The Cobb Chamber announced in a press release that its Board of Directors named Melissa Cantrell as its 2026 Chairwoman of the Board….

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Mableton August 26, 2024

Mableton City Council to meet this Wednesday, August 28

The Mableton City Council will meet on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168. The agenda packet is still under review….

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Cobb County August 26, 2024

DOJ, 14 states weigh in on discrimination lawsuit against Cobb County School District

Photo by Rebecca Gaunt: Katie Rinderle (back, far right) joined Maariya Sheikh and other members of the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition at their June press conference to announce they were…

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