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The symbolic masks of tragedy and comedy representing the performing arts

Arts February 18, 2025

Trump has purged the Kennedy Center’s board, which in turn made him its chair – why does that matter?

by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump dismissed half the appointed trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center…

Mableton February 18, 2025

Litter cleanup on Queen Mill Road in Mableton

Group photo from Queen Mill cleanup — all photos provided by Barry Krebs Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a community litter cleanup in…

Weather February 18, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with a high near 55 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather February 18, 2025

Overnight snow possible in north Georgia, but accumulation would likely be light

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern counties in Georgia. Snow is possible in far north Georgia, but accumulation, if snow occurs, is likely to be…

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Education February 17, 2025

Ragsdale’s contract extended in 6-0 vote; Cobb schools’ statement on immigration

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract through 2028 at February’s school board meeting. While the annual extension of his three-year contract has…

A color drawing of the Earth as seen above the western hemisphere including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the western portion of Asia

Science and Technology February 17, 2025

Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted

by Daniel Brady Mills, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; Jason Wright, Penn State, and Jennifer L. Macalady, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 17, 2025

Gold Dome Nuggets: ‘Defender’ of women, 2026 ambitions and GOP infighting over trans care

by Ross Williams and Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 15, 2025 Break out the honey mustard, it’s time for…

Weather February 17, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, February 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 17, 2025, with a high near 47 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Justice February 16, 2025

60 years of progress in expanding rights is being rolled back by Trump − a pattern that’s all too familiar in US history

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College and Rogers M. Smith, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many Americans, Donald Trump’s head-spinning array of…

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Business February 16, 2025

Check out the 59 businesses issued new licenses in Cobb County last week

Here are the 59 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

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