[photo courtesy of Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Have you ever had a good or bad experience in a new…
By Dr. Lateefah Watford, practicing psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia While social media may offer several benefits, there are many indicators it poses a risk to the mental health and…
This article by Darius Tahir and Hannah Norman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir and Hannah Norman, KFF Health News April 18, 2023 Suzette Zuena…
By Thessalia Merivaki, Mississippi State University and Mara Suttmann-Lea, Connecticut College [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Local election officials are trying to share voting information…
Those of you who have been around the internet for awhile have probably noticed that onsite comment sections have been removed from many news sites that once had thriving discussions…
I’m a compulsive writer. If I’m not working on an article for River Edges, I’m writing a speech for toastmasters, or writing outlines for future articles, or bantering on social…
Neighbors along Oakdale Road in Mableton and Smyrna are using Nextdoor, a community-based social media tool, to keep in touch and exchange information. The site was launched in 2011, and…