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The words "sensory-friendly" along with a collage of movie posters of upcoming Strand Theatre sensory-friendly showings

Marietta April 4, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Strand Theatre commit to sensory-friendly programming

The Strand Theatre submitted the following news release about the commitment of the Strand and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, both based in Marietta, to sensory-friendly programming: In 2025, two of…

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Georgia April 2, 2025

Georgia lawmakers OK bill to create school safety protocols as response to Apalachee High shooting

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2025 A bill that sets up new security protocols that are intended…

Acworth April 1, 2025

Acworth police arrest 17-year-old suspect in school shooting threat

Acworth Police have arrested a student at North Cobb Christian School after a social media threat against the school on Monday. Police say they responded to the campus at 4500…

A map of Myanmar in its flag colors (yellow green and red)

International March 31, 2025

Thousands are feared dead in Myanmar’s quake. Trump’s USAID cuts will cause even more unnecessary deaths

by Adam Simpson, University of South Australia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In early 2021, after a decade of political and economic reforms, Myanmar looked…

From the Editor March 29, 2025

Why you should subscribe to the Courier’s free daily newsletter

By Larry Felton Johnson As Editor and Publisher of the Cobb County Courier, I decided to make building our free daily email newsletter a top priority. There are several reasons…

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Cobb County March 28, 2025

Former Cobb deputy indicted on RICO, violation of oath allegations

A Cobb County grand jury has indicted former Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Ryan Hampton, 38, on charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud individuals and organizations by falsely claiming to…

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

Immigration March 19, 2025

Beatings, overcrowding and food deprivation: US deportees face distressing human rights conditions in El Salvador’s mega-prison

by Mneesha Gellman, Emerson College and Sarah C. Bishop, Baruch College, CUNY, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] El Salvador President Nayib Bukele framed his offer…

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LGBTQ March 17, 2025

The psychology behind anti-trans legislation: How cognitive biases shape thoughts and policy

by Julia Standefer, Iowa State University and L. Alison Phillips, Iowa State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A state law signed Feb. 28, 2025,…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care March 11, 2025

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour March 10, 2025 Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned…

Justice March 4, 2025

What are conflicts of interest and what can be done about them?

by Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans’ trust in government and politicians is at record lows. In a 2022 Pew…

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Kennesaw July 3, 2025

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