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Elections July 31, 2024

Flawed research into election fraud can undermine democracy and intensify polarization

by John Kuk, Michigan State University; Don S. Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, and Inbok Rhee, Yonsei University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Bad electoral science can…

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Economics July 31, 2024

How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose

by Caroline Bruckner, American University Kogod School of Business, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If…

Kennesaw July 31, 2024

Kennesaw museum’s Southern Railway caboose to be restored

Photo from the City of Kennesaw work session agenda packet By Rebecca Gaunt The Southern Railway caboose that has sat outside Kennesaw’s Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History…

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Education July 31, 2024

Kennesaw State professor awarded $3.5 million Spencer Foundation Grant

This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission In conjunction with an ongoing effort to address the dearth of Asian American studies…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with a high near 92 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Bruno, and I’m a sweet-tempered doggy who needs a family”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tan/black German shepherd….

Pets and Pet Adoption July 31, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Kiro, and I need a forever home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white domestic short…

Climate and Weather July 31, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms with a heat index of 100-110 in north & central Georgia Wednesday

Image created by the Cobb County Courier with elements from Canva Pro The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and…

Opinion July 30, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

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Education July 30, 2024

5 growing threats to academic freedom

by Isaac Kamola, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The ability to teach and conduct research free from political interference is the cornerstone of…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

Misinformation November 5, 2024

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

by Sam Wineburg, Stanford University and Michael Caulfield, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen…

Elections November 5, 2024

Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

by Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election…

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