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Immigration January 14, 2025

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

by Shoumita Dasgupta, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats of mass deportations loom on the post-2024 election horizon. Some supporters claim these will…

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Marietta January 14, 2025

Marietta opting out of HB 581 homestead exemption

The City of Marietta has announced its intention to opt out of the Georgia homestead tax exemption created with the passage and signing into law of House Bill 581. Three…

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Health Care January 13, 2025

Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report

by Nikki Crowley, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government…

Kennesaw January 8, 2025

Kennesaw Parks & Rec annual book swap Jan. 25

The City of Kennesaw announced that its Parks & Recreation department will host its popular annual book swap on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Ben…

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Climate and Weather January 8, 2025

Winter storm watch in effect Friday through Saturday in Georgia: snow, sleet, icing likely

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for Cobb County and other large parts of Georgia, in effect from Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7 a.m. through 7…

Immigration January 7, 2025

Nearly 54% of extreme conservatives say the federal government should use violence to stop illegal immigration

by William McCorkle, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric has been a staple of his political career, but his…

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News Brief January 7, 2025

Mark Cheatham sworn in as Acworth Chief of Police

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth has a new top law enforcer. Major Mark Cheatham was sworn in as Chief of Police Monday by Cobb County Superior Court Judge…

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Science and Technology January 6, 2025

Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows

by Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed…

Climate and Weather January 3, 2025

High fire danger for north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening: Friday Jan 3

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for today and tonight, Friday, January 3, due dry conditions and…

Health Care January 3, 2025

For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access

This article by Lillian Mongeau Hughes first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lillian Mongeau Hughes January 2, 2025 BAKER CITY, Ore. — In what has become a…

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