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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…

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Education March 21, 2024

A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today, with controversial plans in place for the nation’s first faith-based charter school

by Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Almost 100 years ago, a group of nuns joined a suit against the…

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Georgia March 21, 2024

Georgia GOP senators hijack bill for culture war on trans treatment, sex ed and bathroom access

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 20, 2024 A bill aimed at protecting the mental health of student athletes…

Georgia March 20, 2024

Georgia lawmakers advance bills aimed to give convicts of minor crimes easier path to work, housing

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 19, 2024 Two Georgia legislative panels on Monday approved bills that criminal justice…

Smyrna March 20, 2024

Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s upcoming events and useful information

Keep Smyrna Beautiful sent us the following calendar of events along with helpful information about benefits and volunteer opportunities available for local beautification and environmental efforts. Events include the popular…

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Business March 19, 2024

How to Run a Successful Hair Business in 2024

by Demya Gaskin Atlanta hair stylist Ashley Harris says, ‘’I always knew what I wanted to do as a kid so, I started by preplanning.’’ Harris took cosmetology classes in…

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Austell March 16, 2024

Cobb County 911 now handling City of Austell calls

City of Austell residents’ 911 calls are now being answered by Cobb County’s Department of Emergency Communications (DEC). The change from Austell running a separate 911 service to the county…

Business March 15, 2024

Cobb Chamber to host inaugural Administrative Professionals Business Mixer

On March 27 at 5:30 p.m., the Cobb Chamber will host its first Administrative Professionals Business Mixer, an event intended to highlight the pivotal role of Executive Assistants within the…

Cobb County March 12, 2024

Flood Insurance Costs Drop in Cobb Thanks to NFIP Rating Upgrade

Due to an increase in Cobb County‘s rating by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Cobb residents are eligible for a 15 percent discount for flood insurance. The discount takes…

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Elections March 8, 2024

UPDATED: GA Sec of State office mails incorrect voter ID cards to Cobb; particularly for Mableton precincts

[UPDATE and CORRECTION: Robert Skinner of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office sent the following to the Courier via email: “Our office does not mail precinct cards to voters. This…

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Climate and Weather January 11, 2025

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