Atlanta Braves

Sports October 9, 2026

Finding Atlanta’s 2026 Baseball Successes, As Well As Their Achilles’ Heel

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The Atlanta Braves took a major step forward in the 2026 season, a bounce back season from their 2025 stumble….

Sports September 23, 2026

Braves lead among metro sports franchises: again

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Almost a decade ago, I found myself reading a sports article about how the Atlanta United, fresh from their championship,…

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Community Life, Things to Do September 10, 2026

Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 11-13

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13. Be sure to check the information in the…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 21, 2026

What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 2 of the quiz

Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes August 20, 2026

What Do You Know About the Braves’ Move to Cobb County? Take Part 1 of the quiz

Despite the controversy surrounding the Atlanta Braves making Cobb County the team’s home, there is no doubt that the move created a major destination in Cobb County. But how much…

Sports August 20, 2026

What Atlanta Needs For A Deep Run In The MLB Playoffs

By Zach Tures, Sports Management & Business Student, Mercer University and John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Since the Braves moved to Cobb County, they’ve won a…

Costumed mascots for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, UGA, the Atlanta Braves, and the GA Tech Yellow Jackets

Sports April 8, 2026

UGA vs Georgia Tech Spring Classic Set for Truist Park April 21

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta distributed the following announcement about the fundraiser game, cosponsored by the Atlanta Braves, between UGA and Georgia Tech: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Atlanta Braves…

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Sports December 19, 2025

Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But It Could Buy Baseball Titles

By John Tures, LaGrange College, Political Science and Zach Tures, Mercer University, Sports Analytics and Marketing As the Atlanta Braves continue to hang around the top ten of Major League…

Sports November 16, 2025

Atlanta Braves Do Know How To Build For The Future

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Every Spring, I write a column after reading the Major League Baseball assessment of a team’s farm system. Other columnists…

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Health & Wellness October 19, 2026

Four Red Flags and One Truth Amid the Peptide Hype

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 19, 2026 Experimental peptides have become darlings among influencers, chiropractors, and doctors focused on longevity,…

Health & Wellness October 19, 2026

GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 19, 2026 Heading into the midterm elections, high healthcare costs rank among voters’ biggest concerns….

Government & Politics October 19, 2026

Demonstrators turn back out in Georgia for No Kings, this time with their attention turned to voting

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 17, 2026 Felicia Murray Jackson’s sister, Linda Davis, died in February on her…

Government & Politics October 19, 2026

Growth of data centers becomes a defining issue of the midterms, entangling some Georgia candidates

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 19, 2026 Georgia candidates up and down the ballot are campaigning on an…

Government & Politics October 19, 2026

Maine Sen. Collins’ success bringing home federal funds is a perfect example of the thin line between political favoritism and effective representation

by Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Give politicians the power to decide who gets a government contract,…