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Animal Rights October 26, 2022

Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy – now they’re slowly coming full circle

by Colin Dayan, Vanderbilt University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As recently as 50 years ago, the pit bull was America’s favorite dog. Pit bulls…

Holidays October 25, 2022

The creepy clown originated in the crass and bawdy circus clowns of the 19th century

by Madeline Steiner, University of South Carolina [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The scary clown has become a horror staple. Featuring Art the Clown as…

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Smyrna October 24, 2022

Smyrna City Council members talk redistricting, ordinances, safety at joint town hall

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council Wards 1, 2, and 3 held a joint town hall last Tuesday evening at City Hall. Councilmembers Glenn Pickens, Latonia Hines, and Travis Lindley,…

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Second Helpings October 24, 2022

Marietta Melt Yard opening soon

by Brian Benefield [This article is part of the Second Helpings series of articles about food and eating in Cobb County] Have you ever met someone you feel you’ve known…

Georgia October 24, 2022

Poll finds most Georgia voters favor casinos, online sports betting support comes up short

by Ray Glier, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 24, 2022 In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the spigot to the…

Health Care cost October 22, 2022

100 Million People in America Are Saddled With Health Care Debt

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey June 16, 2022 Elizabeth Woodruff drained her retirement account and took on…

Lending October 22, 2022

‘Predatory’ loans to buy pets can have 189% interest rate, despite state laws

by Clark Kauffman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 19, 2022 An Iowa couple who unwittingly purchased a seriously ill dog through a…

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Voting Rights October 22, 2022

The important role played by secretaries of state in administering fair elections is changing – and not in a good way

by Thom Reilly, Arizona State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The state officials who administer fair, accessible and secure elections have historically operated quietly…

Kennesaw Post 1 candidate forum (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

Kennesaw October 21, 2022

Kennesaw candidates find common ground with communication and pedestrian safety issues

By Rebecca Gaunt Six of the seven candidates for the Kennesaw City Council Post 1 special election participated in a candidate forum Tuesday at the recreation center. Rod Green moderated…

Transportation October 21, 2022

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for October 22 to October 28 2022

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, October 22 to Friday, October…

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