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Psychology January 29, 2025

Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

by Jeb Card, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching….

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Georgia January 29, 2025

Both sides in Georgia’s reproductive rights debate ready for fight over new state IVF laws

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 27, 2025 Advocates on both sides of the fight over access to reproductive rights…

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Health Care January 29, 2025

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen January 24, 2025 For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining…

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Cobb County January 29, 2025

South Cobb Regional Library’s shades of love

By Kelly Johnson For February 2025, South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL)’s steadfast commitment to its community presents itself through an ensemble of events. For starters, SCRL continues its one-hour long…

Music January 29, 2025

KSU’s Bailey School of Music to present its 2025 Collage Concert

Kennesaw State University distributed the following news release: Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music will present the 2025 Collage Concert on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 3 and 8 p.m….

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Cobb County January 29, 2025

Cobb Sheriff’s deputy involved in accident with injuries on South Cobb Drive

By Mark Woolsey A Cobb County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured during a several-vehicle crash Monday morning. Cobb Police say that shortly before 11 a.m. Deputy Wyland of the sheriff’s…

Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor

History January 29, 2025

Descendants of enslaved family in Cobb County visit the Bench by the Road memorial

Photo: Group photo of the descendants of enslaved Matilda Ruff, along with local supporters, at the Bench by the Road placed in her honor In a famous interview during a…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2025

“My name is Courage, and if you adopt me, I’ll stand guard over my doggy toys!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2025

“My name is Bullet, and I want to zing right in to a loving home!”

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

Climate and Weather January 29, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with a high near 62 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

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Health & Wellness May 14, 2026

A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived

by Jayde N. Hirniak, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you were lucky 74,000 years ago, you would have survived the Toba…