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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…

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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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Justice July 30, 2024

I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know

by Eric L. Piza, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit’s gun violence rate has fluctuated since…

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Housing July 30, 2024

Homeless service providers could help more people overcome homelessness if they measured success differently

by Morvarid Rahmani, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Homelessness is a major problem in the U.S., and it’s getting worse: A…

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Powder Springs July 30, 2024

Grants available for neighborhood beautification in City of Powder Springs

Are you in a neighborhood or multi-family complex in the City of Powder Springs? Does your neighborhood association or HOA have a beautification or cleanup project in mind but need…

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Cobb County July 30, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library’s Summertime Shifts to Schooltime

Image created with elements from Canva Pro By Kelly Johnson With rain and humidity forecasted to start the 2024-2025 school year, beginning August 1st (for the county), South Cobb Regional…

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Sports July 29, 2024

Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

by Samantha Scarneo-Miller, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot…

Elections July 29, 2024

Georgia election board sets July 30 online meeting after state attorney general flagged last vote

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 27, 2024 The Georgia State Election Board will meet for the first time…

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Education July 29, 2024

Students respond to state super’s decision to not approve AP African American studies

Image created by Cobb County Courier using elements from a licensed account at Canva Pro By Rebecca Gaunt “At that time, they told us it was a paper tiger,” educator…

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