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Georgia April 27, 2023

Kemp signs crime crackdown bills into law, including tough new penalties for gangs recruiting minors

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 26, 2023 A bill signed by Gov. Brian Kemp at a Lake Lanier…

Opinion April 27, 2023

Possible solutions to the drop in number of Black MLB players

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Since the start of the season, I’ve read a number of articles written about the decline in the number of…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care April 26, 2023

Prescription drugs’ fine print is important – a toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness

by Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing. With approximately 1.3…

Crime April 25, 2023

Man sentenced in Cobb Superior Court to 15 years for meth trafficking

Eric Francis, 44, entered a plea of guilty to trafficking methamphetamine last Wednesday and received a sentence of 15 years in prison followed by 10 years on probation in a…

Gun violence April 25, 2023

‘Stand your ground’ laws empower armed citizens to defend property with violence – a simple mistake can get you shot, or killed

by Caroline Light, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being…

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Media April 25, 2023

Tucker Carlson’s departure and Fox News’ expensive legal woes show the problem with faking ‘authenticity’

by Jacob L. Nelson, University of Utah, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, Fox News thrived because the people behind it understood what their…

Kennesaw April 22, 2023

Kennesaw’s free outdoor movie series kicks off with “Minions: The Rise of Gru”

The City of Kennesaw‘s 2023 Outdoor Movie Series will begin on May 6th at Swift-Cantrell Park with a showing of Universal Pictures’ Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG). The series…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Economy April 22, 2023

Georgia Power customers in for a shock as average monthly bill could rise by $23 by June

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 21, 2023 Starting in June, Georgia Power customers could experience another bout of…

Transportation April 21, 2023

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, April 22, to Friday, April 28, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, April 22 to Friday, April…

Economy April 20, 2023

5 policies that could make future bank failures less likely or severe

by Brian Gendreau, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The abrupt failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and subsequent concerns about…

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