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National November 16, 2022

How the news media – long in thrall to Trump – can cover his new run for president responsibly

by Thomas E. Patterson, Harvard Kennedy School [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Now that he’s in the 2024 presidential race, the media circus that is…

Education July 19, 2022

New logo for Cobb elementary school sparks immediate backlash

By Rebecca Gaunt East Side Elementary School’s new logo, revealed to parents in an email Monday, has members of the community furious. It contains an eagle and the initials for…

Group photo of people from non-profits with a giant display check

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 4, 2026

31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year

Record 70 applicants reflect growing demand for a program that builds fundraising capacity while bringing Cobb together to give Thirty-one nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in Cobb Community…

Media September 3, 2026

Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

by Cindy Elmore, East Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always…

Justice August 31, 2026

Indictments against a top extremism researcher and the SPLC force a reckoning on research ethics – an extremism scholar reflects on the field’s challenges

by Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The August 2026 federal indictment of Heidi Beirich, a longtime researcher who studies political violence…

A Ramadan clock, a circle with dots on the edges representing months and a crescent moon in the center

Government & Politics August 31, 2026

In Texas, ordinary Muslim religious practices are increasingly being treated as political threats

by Asma Uddin, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Elected officials across Texas are increasingly treating ordinary Muslim religious practice – prayer, dress,…

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Community Life, Libraries August 30, 2026

Switzer Library presents Riparian Hardwood Plants and Habitat

By Kelly Johnson SWITZER EVENTS TRANSITION NATURALLY FOR FALL Weathering August’s blazing temps with a host of events, Switzer Library continues a robust schedule for September, with a few events…

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Economy August 28, 2026

Georgia cattlemen push back on Trump’s plan to import beef in bid to lower prices

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 27, 2026 A White House plan intended to help ranchers build up the…

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.

Government & Politics August 28, 2026

Trump stronghold feels healthcare cuts, but political shift remains unlikely

by Briah Lumpkins, KFF Health News, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 28, 2026 Amber Bates of Cohutta, Georgia, is one of…

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Science & Technology August 28, 2026

Communicating uncertainty in research is hard, so we worked on how best to do it – here’s what you can watch out for

by Matthew Facciani, Yale University; Aleeza Gerstein, University of Manitoba; Kristi Heather Kenyon, University of Winnipeg, and S. Michelle Driedger, University of Manitoba, [This article first appeared in The Conversation,…

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Opinion September 4, 2026

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 4, 2026

How much do you know about nonprofits in Cobb County (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has a vibrant network of charitable and nonprofit organizations to serve those in need, from food distribution, to housing support, to counseling and mental…

Community Life September 4, 2026

Holidays events at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar

Holidays at The Battery Atlanta presented by Wellstar brings festive entertainment, family-friendly traditions and milestone celebrations to Cobb County The Battery Atlanta distributed the following announcement of its upcoming holiday season events: The Battery Atlanta is…

Community, Giving Back to the Community September 4, 2026

31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year

Weather September 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 4, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…