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Libraries August 20, 2025

Disability and Dialogue, a Community Conversation, Aug. 29 at Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following public information release: Cobb County Public Library’s Accessibility Services Department and the disability organization Lapapoe will host Disability and Dialogue, a community…

Justice August 20, 2025

Reverse discrimination? In spite of the MAGA bluster over DEI, data shows white Americans are still advantaged

by Fred L. Pincus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Two big assumptions underlie President Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity…

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Environment August 20, 2025

One of Hurricane Katrina’s most important lessons isn’t about storm preparations – it’s about injustice

by Ivis García, Texas A&M University; Deidra Davis, Texas A&M University, and Walter Gillis Peacock, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Twenty years…

Environment August 20, 2025

Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend

by Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve…

Environment August 18, 2025

Cultivating for color: The hidden trade-offs between garden aesthetics and pollinator preferences

by Claire Therese Hemingway, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People often prioritize aesthetics when choosing plants for their gardens. They may pick…

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Government & Politics August 18, 2025

Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it

by Margaret Levenstein, University of Michigan and John Kubale, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People rely on data from federal agencies every…

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Science & Technology August 18, 2025

AI is about to radically alter military command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon’s army

by Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Despite two centuries of evolution, the structure of a modern military…

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Elections August 18, 2025

Candidate qualifying for Cobb municipal elections kicks off today

By Mark Woolsey Political hopefuls in six of Cobb’s seven municipalities can qualify to run for city offices today through Wednesday, August 18 to 20, 2025. Only Smyrna, which will…

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new business August 16, 2025

New businesses issued licenses by Cobb on the week ending Friday, August 15

Here are the 50 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, August 15, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather August 15, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become Hurricane Erin today

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Tropical Storm Erin is becoming better organized and is expected to become Hurricane Erin today, described by the NHC as “large and powerful.”…

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Health & Wellness March 19, 2026

Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, March 19, 2026 Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care…

Transportation March 19, 2026

Georgia House lawmakers push to suspend the state’s gas tax for 60 days

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 18, 2026 The Georgia House of Representatives in a surprise move passed a…

International March 19, 2026

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

by John Calabrese, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across…

Science & Technology March 19, 2026

Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets

by David Hu, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Four minutes is too long.” That’s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me…