MLB All-Star Game

The big "Atlanta Braves" sign at the entrance to Truist Park

Sports July 10, 2025

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Cobb County officials seem hopeful that extensive preparations begun months ago will result in a smooth, safe time for the tens of thousands who will pour into the area for…

Sports July 10, 2025

Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Smyrna in conjunction with All-Star Game

The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance in Smyrna Friday, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball All-Star game on July 15. The massive draught animals will be delivering…

Sports July 10, 2025

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Earlier today, I got to tour the Cobb Galeria Centre’s Capital One All-Star Village. I described it to fellow employees…

Cumberland July 8, 2025

Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

By Mark Woolsey Just in time for Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, the pedestrian bridge linking the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall over Cobb Parkway is open again. The…

Cumberland March 6, 2025

Battery Atlanta to undergo changes to prepare for MLB All-Star Game

Battery Atlanta announced a series of property enhancements in a press release. The purpose of the modifications is to prepare for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game this July….

Government & Politics July 29, 2025

Georgia Republicans rush to return First Liberty donations but majority of funds are still missing

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 29, 2025 You expect to see politicians working hard to earn donations, but…

Health & Wellness July 29, 2025

Lawfully Present Immigrants Help Stabilize ACA Plans. Why Does the GOP Want Them Out?

This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson July 29, 2025 If you want to create a perfect storm at…

Science & Technology July 29, 2025

How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive

by Paul Mwebaze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more…

Immigration July 29, 2025

Due process: What it means in US law and its implications for migrant rights

by Ray Brescia, Albany Law School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the United States edges up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of…

Government & Politics July 29, 2025

Why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious

by Brendan Szendro, McGill University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their…

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MLB All-Star Game

Cobb County gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game

Budweiser Clydesdales to appear in Smyrna in conjunction with All-Star Game

“Willy Wonka’s Baseball Factory” Is Coming To Cobb County This All-Star Weekend

Pedestrian bridge over Cobb Parkway opens in time for All-Star festivities

Battery Atlanta to undergo changes to prepare for MLB All-Star Game