Halloween

Drawing of a candy storefront with an open partially eaten chocolate bar in front of it

Business & Economy October 30, 2025

How Hershey’s chocolate survived an attack from Mars − and adopted a business strategy alien to its founder

by John Haddad, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Walk into any grocery store to stock up for Halloween and you will discover that,…

Teal pumpkin representing support for children with allergies

Health & Wellness October 29, 2025

A pediatrician explains how to make Halloween safe for children with allergies

Halloween is a fun holiday for children, but for some kids it can also pose hazards, particularly those with food allergies. How can we support children with allergies while also…

Sinister looking jack-o-lantern with books

Community Life October 22, 2025

Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year? A business professor explains

by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike – but why…

Libraries September 26, 2025

Mountain View Regional Library highlights food as holiday season approaches

By Kelly Johnson Mountain View Regional Library is pulling back from Halloween to favor the holiday season wholesale with its Winter Holiday Décor Swap and a couple of foodie events….

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

Cartoon images of horror villains Ghostface, Leatherface and Pennywise the Clown from Scream, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and It

Transportation October 31, 2024

GDOT posts metro Atlanta travel forecasts for Halloween

The Georgia Department of Transportation issued the following travel forecast and safety tips for Georgia traffic for the Halloween season: Halloween is just around the corner, bringing a large number…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta October 8, 2024

Marietta’s William Root House decorated for Victorian funeral

Appropriate to the Halloween season, the William Root House is decorated for a Victorian-era funeral through October. According to the announcement on the City of Marietta website: In the 1850s,…

Mableton September 24, 2024

SCRL Casts Spells of Enrichment and Entertainment for October

By Kelly Johnson In addition to the continued show of support for banned books, with the Banned Book Bookmarks program ending October 11, South Cobb Regional Library has planned events…

Cobb County September 21, 2023

The fall season brings an abundance of festivals throughout Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson Each year brings fall festivals, some celebrating Halloween, some Thanksgiving, and others just to celebrate the relief from the summer heat pending the arrival of cold…

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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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Transportation November 7, 2025

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2025 The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie. The award-winning actor, director and real estate…

Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

by Marisha Burden, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We’ve all been there: You wait 45 minutes in the exam…

Government & Politics November 7, 2025

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines….

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