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Opinion July 24, 2024

2024 Is Not Like 1968. But Here’s How We Can Make Sure It Stays That Way

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College A frequent mantra of the media nowadays is to claim “2024 is just like 1968.” It isn’t the case. Nevertheless,…

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Mableton July 24, 2024

Mableton council agenda packet updates include financial consultant agreement ratification

The following updated agenda was distributed for tonight’s Mableton City Council meeting. According to the mailing, “Changes include ratifying an agreement for a financial operations consultant, adding background information for…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community July 24, 2024

Life’s an open book at The Reading Attic on Marietta Square

photo by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I called The Reading Attic on a whim, wondering if the owner, or…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 24, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Kiko, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of a new home and 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 medium-sized female black/white domestic short…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 24, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Jamocha. I’m a sweet doggy in need of 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 medium-sized male brown mixed breed….

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Climate and Weather July 24, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with a high near 87 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 24, 2024

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms in Georgia expected; possible flash flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The NWS expects scattered to…

Climate and Weather July 23, 2024

Flash flood warning issued for Cobb County until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued the following alert: Flash Flood Warning issued July 23 at 7:29PM EDT until July 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA At 729…

Justice July 23, 2024

Advocates for inmates in Georgia state prisons want legislative study panel to spur reforms

by Kate Verity, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 22, 2024 A new Georgia House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons…

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Health Care July 23, 2024

Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health

This article by Stephanie Armour, Julie Appleby, and Julie Rovner first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour and Julie Appleby, KFF Health News and Julie Rovner,…

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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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