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National March 28, 2024

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions

by Allan Post, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Details are still emerging about the disaster that happened in the early morning of…

National March 28, 2024

Port of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red Sea

by Simona Stan, University of Montana, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, has put…

Justice March 28, 2024

Why civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer was ‘sick and tired of being sick and tired’

by Marlee Bunch, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It wasn’t called voter suppression back then, but civil rights activist Fannie…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Elections March 28, 2024

States rush to combat AI threat to elections

by Zachary Roth, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 27, 2024 This year’s presidential election will be the first since generative AI…

The signage for the Mable House Complex, which includes Mable House, Mable House Arts Center and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

Mableton March 28, 2024

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 21st concert season starts May 4

Cobb PARKS sent the following announcement and schedule in its periodic newsletter: The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is celebrating its 21st year of bringing top-quality entertainment to Cobb. This season,…

Cobb County March 28, 2024

The Evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library Blooms for Spring

Photos by Kelly Johnson by Kelly Johnson Amid the evergreen of South Cobb Regional Library events, such as Project U First Donation Drive and Family Sing and Dance Along, some…

A tri-color husky/malamute with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption March 28, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Diesel, and I’m a sweet big boy in need of a home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tri-color husky/malamute. The following information on this potential family member is…

A black cat inside a cage with a yellow blanket

Pets and Pet Adoption March 28, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Selana, and I really need a new home! Do you need a sweet kitty?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Cobb County March 28, 2024

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Macland Road in Cobb County

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

A packed meeting room with Cobb County residents, many holding protest signs.

Cobb County March 28, 2024

Cobb BOC delays decision on stormwater utility fees

Photo: Caleb Groves by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners delayed a decision on the proposed stormwater utility fee code amendments until August amid public opposition on Tuesday,…

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