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Food, Uncategorized July 25, 2024

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

by Michael W. Crowder, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a…

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Science and Technology July 25, 2024

What do genes have to do with psychology? They likely influence your behavior more than you realize

by Jessica D. Ayers, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a species, humans like to think that we are fully in control…

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Mableton July 25, 2024

Mableton revenues were $6.1 million, expenses about $1.6 million

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Mableton City Council City Manager Bill Tanks delivered a report on Mableton’s revenue and spending over the past year up to June 30. Total revenue…

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Cobb County July 25, 2024

Driver killed in collision on I-20 in Mableton this morning

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

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Education July 25, 2024

Georgia governor questions state school chief’s thinking after AP African American studies nixed

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 24, 2024 Three days after she finished a summer training course to teach…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 25, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a tiny big-eyed kitty in need of a loving family!”

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 small-sized female black domestic long…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 25, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Colton, and I’m a sweet pit bull mix 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 tri-color pit bull…

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Education July 25, 2024

Highland Rivers offers tuition reimbursement to Georgia Military College for employees

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health announced a partnership with Georgia Military College to provide tuition reimbursement for Highland Rivers employees who attend GMC, either in person or through the college’s online…

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Climate and Weather July 25, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Thursday, July 25, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 25, 2024, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 25, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms to continue Thursday across north and central Georgia: flash flooding possible

image created with the use of Canva elements The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday,…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton Brown

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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