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Agriculture June 8, 2023

Peaches are a minor part of Georgia’s economy, but they’re central to its mythology

by William Thomas Okie, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The 2023 Georgia peach harvest is looking bad, although the details are sketchy….

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Opinion June 7, 2023

Are Cobb County Citizens Living Longer And Prospering?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County’s economic growth may not surprise many people. But how many know about the quality of life in one…

Business June 7, 2023

Cobb Chamber’s Honorary Commanders Association seeks nominations

The Honorary Commanders Association is seeking nominations for members of its 2024 class. The organization is a cooperative effort involving Cobb Chamber, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB), General Lucius D….

Cobb County June 6, 2023

Cobb police investigating death of K9 dog in car at Allatoona High School

According to a public information release from Sgt Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department is investigating the death of a Cobb County Police K9 that occurred…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education June 6, 2023

Saying that students embrace censorship on college campuses is incorrect – here’s how to discuss the issue more constructively

by Bradford Vivian, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The claim that college students censor viewpoints with which they disagree is now common. Versions…

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 June 6, 2023

Will a ‘National Patient Safety Board,’ Modeled After the NTSB, Actually Fly?

This article by Mary Chris Jaklevic first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Mary Chris Jaklevic June 5, 2023 People concerned about the safety of patients often compare…

John Cristadoro surrounded by his wife son and daughter

Education June 5, 2023

Q&A with John Cristadoro, Republican candidate for Cobb School Board Post 5

By Rebecca Gaunt John Cristadoro, father to two Cobb students, announced his campaign earlier this year for the Cobb County Board of Education. He owns a small business, serves on…

Science and Technology June 5, 2023

How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy

by Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School and Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as…

A gray electric vehicle in a small showroom

Cumberland June 4, 2023

Polestar opening luxury electric vehicle showroom in Battery Atlanta

A Polestar electric vehicle (EV) showroom will be opening in the Battery Atlanta. The Courier spoke with the manager of the showroom, Sergie Antipov, who described the origin of the…

Town Center June 3, 2023

A conversation with Town Center CID Executive Director Tracy Styf

The Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) board recently chose officers for its Board of Directors and added new board members to replace those outgoing. We spoke with Tracy Styf,…

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Health & Wellness May 28, 2026

In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles

This article by Annie Sciacca first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. May 28, 2026 James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January. A…

Immigration May 28, 2026

Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

by Tim Henderson, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 27, 2026 A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising…

Education May 28, 2026

Years of tension with lawmakers led up to runoff for Superintendent Richard Woods

by Jeff Amy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 State Superintendent Richard Woods has told lawmakers multiple times that reading…

Health & Wellness May 28, 2026

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

by Danielle Friedman, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine you have heartburn. For years you’ve managed with antacids, but one day you’re struggling…

Crime & Public Safety May 28, 2026

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

by Phillip M. Carter, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a…