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Labor September 19, 2023

US autoworkers launch historic strike: 3 questions answered

by Joshua Murray, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United Auto Workers union, or UAW, has told workers at three factories to go…

Crime September 19, 2023

Five things for Fulton 19: First trials start October for 2020 election interference

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 17, 2023 More than a month’s worth of lawyering has advanced the Fulton…

Crime September 19, 2023

Jack Smith’s requested gag order, like judicial orders restricting Trump’s speech, seeks to balance constitutional rights

by Lynn Greenky, Syracuse University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In each of former President Donald Trump’s four indictments, he has been allowed to stay…

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Race and Racism September 19, 2023

Racial trauma has profound mental health consequence – a Black clinical psychologist explains and offers 5 ways to heal

by Char Newton, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since European expansion into the Americas, white people have demonized Black people and…

Science and Technology September 19, 2023

NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial

by Chris Impey, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] NASA’s independent study team released its highly anticipated report on UFOs on Sept. 14,…

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Cobb County September 19, 2023

Two injured, one seriously, on dangerous I-75, I-285 interchange

According to a public information release from of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating a serious injury collision that occurred recently…

Climate and Weather September 19, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

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Smyrna September 19, 2023

Nine local Smyrna Artists exhibited at the Smyrna Community Center

The Smyrna Arts Council and the City of Smyrna are presenting an exhibit featuring the work of nine local artists who work in a variety of media. The artists are…

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Kennesaw September 18, 2023

Q&A with Kennesaw City Council Post 2 candidates

By Rebecca Gaunt Tracey Viars is up for reelection in November for the Kennesaw City Council Post 2 seat, but communications coordinator Anthony Gutierrez is aiming to take her place….

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Health Care September 18, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all

by Steven DeKosky, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that…

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Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

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