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Media May 8, 2026

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

by Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ted Turner, who died on April 6, 2026, was bright, shrewd and, most…

Kennesaw State University named computer science graduate Ella Goode its President’s Award of Distinction honoree for spring commencement 2026

Education, News May 8, 2026

For President’s Award of Distinction recipient, KSU was a match made in Marietta

Photo: Ella Goode, center, as a member of the Aerial Robotics Competition Team [This article with photo by Matt Yung first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with…

Five people doing exercise, walking running and calesthenics

Health & Wellness May 7, 2026

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

by Laura Baehr, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood,…

Drawing of an outline of Nepal's map superimposed on a Buddhist temple

International May 7, 2026

Cheers! Welcome to the Nepalese village where everybody knows how to distill

by Geoff Childs, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a place where every home has paraphernalia for distilling spirits, where…

A cluster of headstones in Collins Springs Cemetery

Community Life May 7, 2026

A walk through Collins Springs Cemetery near Smyrna

By Larry Felton Johnson [This evergreen article was originally an installment in the series “Accidentally car-free“. I’ve updated the article.] A truth I learned a long time ago, and that…

Cobb County Explained, Growth & Development May 7, 2026

Cobb County Zoning: A Quiz

Zoning is a critical part of quality of life in Cobb County and its cities. Zoning decisions affect neighborhood character, traffic, school crowding and property values. They determine whether a…

Justice May 6, 2026

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections

by Sam D. Hayes, Simmons University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a major ruling that would permit weakening the voting power of minorities in…

Energy May 6, 2026

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

by Moncef Krarti, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels. Many…

Outline of the map of Iran with an Irani flag superimposed on it

International May 6, 2026

The method in Iran’s madness? Closure of Strait of Hormuz echoes a centuries‑old Danish play − and is a tragedy for the world order

by Vivek Krishnamurthy, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than two months into the war in Iran, navigation through the Strait…

Community Life, Libraries May 6, 2026

Stratton Library Branch reopens

Photo above from the Cobb County website: public domain By Mark Woolsey A popular Cobb County Library branch has reopened its doors following a months-long interior makeover. The Stratton library…

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Cobb County Explained May 25, 2026