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A section of the map of Israel that includes Gaza

International October 17, 2023

A reflexive act of military revenge burdened the US − and may do the same for Israel

by Peter Mansoor, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the wake of the shocking invasion of southern Israel by Hamas militants…

Gun violence October 17, 2023

Gun deaths among children and teens have soared – but there are ways to reverse the trend

by Rebeccah Sokol, University of Michigan; Marc A. Zimmerman, University of Michigan, and Patrick Carter, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Firearm injuries…

Susan Wilkinson in gray jacket standing outside

Smyrna October 17, 2023

A Q&A with Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate and Incumbent Councilwoman Susan Wilkinson

Photo provided by Susan Wilkinson by Arielle Robinson As part of our election coverage, the Cobb County Courier has sent a similar Q&A to each Smyrna City Council candidate who…

Cobb County October 15, 2023

Cobb library’s vision screening program wins national award

Vision To Learn (VTL), a project that offers free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses for children and their families, was a recipient of the I Partner With My…

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care October 13, 2023

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

by Libby Richards, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high…

International October 13, 2023

Intelligence failure or not, the Israeli military was unprepared to respond to Hamas’ surprise attack

by Liam Collins, United States Military Academy West Point, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Israeli army has stepped up its counteroffensive into the…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia October 13, 2023

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 11, 2023 A state legislative panel unanimously approved recommendations for changes to the…

International October 12, 2023

How did Israeli intelligence miss Hamas’ preparations to attack? A US counterterrorism expert explains how Israeli intelligence works

by Javed Ali, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Israel is widely recognized as having highly sophisticated intelligence capabilities, both in terms of…

Agriculture October 12, 2023

America’s farmers are getting older, and young people aren’t rushing to join them

by David R. Buys, Mississippi State University; John J. Green, Mississippi State University, and Mary Nelson Robertson, Mississippi State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently.

Opinion October 11, 2023

Why has the Courier changed its approach to reporting on traffic accidents?

[Photo: A busy portion of Austell Road where a pedestrian death occurred recently: Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier] Traffic accidents, particularly those involving death or serious injury, get a lot of…

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