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Literature January 8, 2025

What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump

by David Sterling Brown, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous…

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports January 8, 2025

Ex-Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner is way overdue for a Hall-of-Fame induction

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College For former Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner, it’s the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded, and he’s come…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

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…

The boardwalk trail at the beginning of the Chatthoochee RiverLands trailhead in Mableton, adjacent to Discovery Park

Environment January 7, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s connection to Georgia rivers flowed through his terms as governor, president

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 6, 2025 Jimmy Carter’s legacy includes working to eradicate tropical diseases in Africa, South…

National January 6, 2025

In first speech as U.S. Senate majority leader, Thune pledges to protect filibuster

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 3, 2025 WASHINGTON — Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate Friday under the…

Smyrna January 5, 2025

The Rise and Fall (and rise) of the Belmont Hills shopping center in Smyrna

[This is a republication of an evergreen article we first published in July of 2017, when the Courier’s web traffic was about a tenth our current readship. We’re reviving some…

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

International January 4, 2025

5 elections to watch in 2025

by Lisandro Claudio, University of California, Berkeley; Garret Martin, American University School of International Service; Jorge Heine, Boston University; Patrick James, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and…

Health Care January 4, 2025

Syringe Exchange Fears Hobble Fight Against West Virginia HIV Outbreak

This article by Taylor Sisk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Taylor Sisk January 3, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than three years have passed since federal…

News Media January 4, 2025

Mainstream media faces a credibility crisis – my journalism research shows how the news can still serve the public

by Anita Varma, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “The news media is the least trusted group among 10 U.S….

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Quiz of the Week January 4, 2025

Quiz of the Week: How much do you know about Cobb County?

By Larry Felton Johnson The Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers in the beginning stages. So, I’ve decided to…

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