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Political Violence September 19, 2025

After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward?

by Lee Bebout, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits…

Fraud September 19, 2025

Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies

by Rahul Telang, Carnegie Mellon University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What…

Political Violence September 19, 2025

Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows

by Art Jipson, University of Dayton and Paul J. Becker, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of…

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Cobb County September 17, 2025

Cobb communications team wins national awards

Cobb County’s Communications Department won four Savvy Awards during the annual conference of the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), held in Las Vegas. According to the county’s news release:…

Gun violence September 17, 2025

2 shootings, 2 states, minutes apart − a trauma psychiatrist explains how exposure to shootings changes all of us

by Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Sept. 10, 2025, the nation’s attention was riveted by the fatal shooting of…

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Acworth September 15, 2025

Acworth Downtown Development Authority hosts Meet the Merchants

By Ashu Ebot-Tabi Acworth’s Downtown Development Authority hosted its Meet the Merchants mixer event on September 11. Hosted in City Hall’s council chambers, the event aimed to assist local businesses…

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Cobb County September 13, 2025

Three teens arrested for East Cobb Waffle House brawl

By Mark Woolsey Three teenagers are facing charges in connection with a brawl at an East Cobb Waffle House this past weekend. Cobb Police say two of the suspects assaulted…

Government & Politics September 12, 2025

Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement…

Cobb County September 9, 2025

Cobb police seek suspects in Waffle House brawl

By Mark Woolsey Police are looking for the perpetrators involved in an East Cobb Waffle House brawl early Sunday. Witnesses told Cobb Police a group of apparently rowdy teenagers were…

Government & Politics September 9, 2025

How Trump’s dismissal of a Fed governor could redefine presidential power – if courts agree that he alone can interpret vague laws

by Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s penchant to act first, ask later was on full display…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 16, 2025

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