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Sports January 22, 2022

Why 30 out of 32 NFL head coaches are white – behind the NFL’s abysmal record on diversity

By George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] A couple of weeks after the close of the National Football League’s regular…

Children playing with a model train set on a platform

Kennesaw January 20, 2022

Trains! Trains! Trains! in Kennesaw

If you’re a train and railroad enthusiast, either for model trains or the full-sized ones, Kennesaw’s Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History has an event for you! The…

Sign t Lindley Middle School in article about MIC education forum

Education January 18, 2022

More than masks and critical race theory – 3 tasks you should be prepared to do before you run for school board

By Casey D. Cobb, University of Connecticut [first published in The Conversation, used with permission] When people run for school board these days, they often are motivated to campaign on…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

History January 18, 2022

“Overview of African-American genealogy” to be live-streamed at Switzer Library

The Switzer Library branch of the Cobb County Public Library will present a workshop by the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Metro Atlanta Chapter on February 7 at 6 p.m. The…

A screenshot of graph showing gap in effects of inflation between low income and high income families (explained in body of article)

Economy January 17, 2022

Inflation inequality: Poorest Americans are hit hardest by soaring prices on necessities

By Jacob Orchard, University of California San Diego [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] The fastest rate of inflation in 40 years is hurting families across…

2022 Elections January 15, 2022

Q & A with Jennifer Strahan, a Republican candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson Jennifer Strahan, a Republican hopeful for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, answered the Courier’s questions about herself and her campaign over the phone Friday afternoon. Strahan is one…

Business January 14, 2022

ALDI to open new Marietta store on January 20 with chance to win a $500 gift card

ALDI has announced the opening of two new stores in the metro Atlanta area: one in Marietta, and another in Buford. There is a chance to win a gift card…

Second Helpings January 13, 2022

Food Tours While Traveling or in Your Own Backyard

By Brian Benefield Food is a universal language that everyone understands. Regardless of where you were hatched in this world, coming together with friends and family around a table to…

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