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Gun violence February 8, 2024

Michigan mother convicted of manslaughter for school shootings by her son – after buying him a gun and letting him keep it unsecured

by Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a decision expected to have far-reaching implications for the criminal responsibility of parents…

Justice February 8, 2024

Supreme Court heads into uncharted, dangerous territory as it considers Trump insurrection case

by Jessica A. Schoenherr, University of South Carolina and Jonathan M. King, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Can Colorado disqualify former President…

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Smyrna February 8, 2024

Learn the nuts and bolts of local government at the Smyrna Citizens Academy

The registration for the Smyrna Citizens Academy will open tomorrow, Friday, February 9, and will remain open until February 23, 2024. So, if you’re interested in attending this 11-week course…

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Mental Health February 8, 2024

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health expands veteran suicide prevention program to Cobb County

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health announced that it is enhancing the services to veterans made possible by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). The…

Climate and Weather February 8, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 8, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 8, 2024, with a high near 59 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Marietta February 7, 2024

Marietta police say four suspects in crime spree now in custody, a fifth sought

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department announced that three adults and one juvenile suspected in a multi-jurisdictional crime spree are in custody, and a second juvenile is being…

Climate and Weather February 7, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, with a high near 59 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

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Education February 6, 2024

School Safety Town Hall to be held in Powder Springs

In the aftermath of the shootings in the parking lot at McEachern High School on February 1, Post 3 Cobb County Board of Education member Leroy Tre Hutchins will moderate…

Climate and Weather February 6, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with a high near 62 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Ethics February 5, 2024

Training an animal? An ethicist explains how and why your dog − but not your frog − can be punished

by Jon Garthoff, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] People talk to their pets every day: offering praise when they’re good, reassurance when…

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Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb officials respond to Lindley Middle School shooting

By Rebecca Gaunt Several elected officials and community leaders have issued statements following Wednesday’s incident in which a student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton used a firearm on campus…

Kennesaw January 17, 2025

Kennesaw poised to purchase former Lewis Street library building

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw is set to buy the building at 2250 Lewis St. that was formerly used as a branch of the Cobb County Public Library…

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