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Science and Technology October 26, 2024

4 ways AI can be used and abused in the 2024 election, from deepfakes to foreign interference

by Barbara A. Trish, Grinnell College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The American public is on alert about artificial intelligence and the 2024 election. A…

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Elections October 26, 2024

Georgia GOP secretary of state reports audit found 20 noncitizens registered to vote out of 8.2M

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2024 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Wednesday that an audit…

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Health Care October 26, 2024

Voters Fret High Medical Bills Are Being Ignored by Presidential Rivals

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey Updated October 24, 2024 Originally Published October 24, 2024 Tom Zawierucha, 58,…

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Mableton October 26, 2024

Two reports with photos from events in Mableton

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted two reports, with photos, from events in Mableton: a vision screening at Lindley Middle School, and the Trunk or Treat festival at Mableton Elementary…

Climate and Weather October 26, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, October 26, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with a high near 83 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Elections October 26, 2024

J.D. Jordan: the candidate in his own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would like to…

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Housing October 25, 2024

Cobb commissioners reallocate funds to support Housing Stability Court

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners decided to reallocate almost $1 million initially set aside to address a case backlog, instead directing the funds to support…

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Marietta October 25, 2024

Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) will present Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Marietta Theatre Company (MTC) will present Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville this November, inviting audiences to “plan your escape to the new musical about the choices we make – and…

Education October 25, 2024

Cobb schools update graduation policy after special education student excluded

Ashlynn Rich speaks during comment section of Cobb Board of Education — Photo by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Following Sprayberry High School graduate Ashlynn Rich’s exclusion from her own…

KSU student Ella Smith sits crosslegged with a photo of herself with grandmother

Education October 25, 2024

Kennesaw State undergraduate researcher tackles end-of-life communication

This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. Photo by Matt Yung Kennesaw State University student researcher Ella Smith is exploring how…

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