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'Lies are flooding feeds': AI fakery raises US voter manipulation fears
A "deepfake" video parodying Kamala Harris, a manipulated expletive-laden clip of Joe Biden, and a doctored image of Donald Trump being arrested -- a tide of AI-fueled political disinformation has prompted alarm over its potential to manipulate voters as the US presidential race heats up. In what is widely billed as America's first AI election in November, researchers warn that tech-enabled fakery could be used to steer voters toward or away from candidates -- or even to avoid the polls altogether -- stoking tensions in...
Historic Preservationist Becky Paden Receives Distinguished Service Award
MARIETTA — For decades, lifelong Cobb resident Becky Paden has been working to preserve and protect historic buildings throughout the county. Sitting outside of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre on Marietta Square, Paden reminisced about the countless efforts that went into saving the almost 90-year-old theater. After closing its doors and falling into disrepair in 2002, Paden, a Friends of the Strand Board member, and other community leaders...
Marietta Declares Four Buildings Historical Landmarks
MARIETTA — The city has declared four buildings local landmarks. The Marietta Historic Preservation Commission presented each building with a bronze plaque detailing the distinction. The four buildings are Rockford (also known as the Smith-Manning House), Brumby Hall, Clarke Library and Marietta Water Works. They are the first buildings to be given the distinction by the city. Founded in 2005, the Marietta Historic Preservation Commission is tasked with identifying, designating,...
'Little Piece of Healing': Vietnam Vets Honored in D.C.
POWDER SPRINGS — When retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney Walker returned from Vietnam in 1969, he was discouraged from donning his uniform. "When I came back from Vietnam I was actually instructed not to wear my uniform when I got to the states … because you might get harassed otherwise ... Everybody saw us as part of the problem," Walker said. "… I saw it as an honor to be able to (serve)." ...
'Portrait of American Trauma': Novel Inspired by Leo Frank Out Now
When 13-year-old Mary Phagan’s body was discovered in the cellar of an Atlanta factory in 1913, two short pages — dubbed the “murder notes” — were found beside her. “Play like the night witch did it,” one of the haunting messages read. Those were the words that inspired author Maggie Nye to write a novel about the aftermath of Phagan’s death — which led to the infamous 1915 lynching of...
Infographic: Do Whitfield County Residents Know This About Dementia?
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts.Why This Matters to YouA recent CDC report offers key insights into dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. This is essential information for Whitfield County residents. The report highlights the significance of awareness in fostering early detection and effective cognitive health management.Did you know there were 4378 deaths from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia in 2021?As discussed in our previous article, by taking proactive measures now, individuals can not only safeguard their mental wellbeing but also ensure a healthier and more empowered future as they grow older.Want to...
Infographic: Do Glynn County Residents Know This About Dementia?
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts.Why This Matters to YouA recent CDC report offers key insights into dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. This is essential information for Glynn County residents. The report highlights the significance of awareness in fostering early detection and effective cognitive health management.Did you know there were 4378 deaths from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia in 2021?As discussed in our previous article, by taking proactive measures now, individuals can not only safeguard their mental wellbeing but also ensure a healthier and more empowered future as they grow older.Want to...
Infographic: Do Richmond County Residents Know This About Dementia?
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts.Why This Matters to YouA recent CDC report offers key insights into dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. This is essential information for Richmond County residents. The report highlights the significance of awareness in fostering early detection and effective cognitive health management.Did you know there were 4378 deaths from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia in 2021?As discussed in our previous article, by taking proactive measures now, individuals can not only safeguard their mental wellbeing but also ensure a healthier and more empowered future as they grow older.Want to...
Infographic: Do Chatham County Residents Know This About Dementia?
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts.Why This Matters to YouA recent CDC report offers key insights into dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. This is essential information for Chatham County residents. The report highlights the significance of awareness in fostering early detection and effective cognitive health management.Did you know there were 4378 deaths from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia in 2021?As discussed in our previous article, by taking proactive measures now, individuals can not only safeguard their mental wellbeing but also ensure a healthier and more empowered future as they grow older.Want to...
Infographic: Do Liberty County Residents Know This About Dementia?
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts.Why This Matters to YouA recent CDC report offers key insights into dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. This is essential information for Liberty County residents. The report highlights the significance of awareness in fostering early detection and effective cognitive health management.Did you know there were 4378 deaths from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia in 2021?As discussed in our previous article, by taking proactive measures now, individuals can not only safeguard their mental wellbeing but also ensure a healthier and more empowered future as they grow older.Want to...
Campus News: The Week of Aug. 3
Nicholas Renteria of Acworth graduated from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts during the 144th Commencement at Agganis Arena in Coston on May 12. Renteria received a BA in Media Arts Production.Payton O’Connor of Acworth was offered a transfer scholarship by Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee for the fall 2024-2025 academic year.William Kilpatrick of Marietta was named to the Dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware.The following local students were named to the Dean’s list for summer 2024 at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega - Sara Tilton of Acworth;...
AROUND TOWN: Socialism in Smyrna; Ehrhart on the Olympics
This week Gabriel Sanchez, the young socialist who defeated state Rep. Teri Anulewicz, D-Smyrna, in the Democratic primary, held a town hall at the Smyrna Community Center. Sanchez invited several groups to join him, among them the Cobb Community Care Coalition, a group whose members include Cobb schools activist Jennifer Susko, Democrat Micheal Garza, who is challenging state Rep. John Carson, R-northeast Cobb, and Democrat Andrew Cole, who is challenging Republican Cobb school board member Brad Wheeler in November. ...
Dougherty County Health Brief: Here are some habits that can lower your dementia risk. Doctors Explain
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts.Why This Matters to YouA recent report by the CDC provides some important insights about dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. Understanding these findings is crucial for Dougherty County residents. The findings underscore the importance of awareness in promoting early detection and improved cognitive health management.By taking proactive steps today, you're not just protecting your mental wellbeing--you're also paving the way for a healthier, more empowered, older you.Key Findings You Should Know4.0% of adults age 65 and older reported receiving a dementia diagnosis. That's almost 2.5 million...
'No Nonsense Lawman': Former Cobb Sheriff Bill Hutson Dies
Former Cobb County Sheriff Bill Hutson died Friday, according to former state Sen. Lindsey Tippins. He was 85. “Sheriff Hutson was a dear friend of mine for over 35 years,” Tippins told the MDJ. “(He) was known for his honesty and integrity. Cobb County owes Bill Hutson a debt of gratitude for his unwavering service, and he will be sorely missed.” ...
Q&A: Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid on the 30-year Transit Tax
On Nov. 5, 2024, Cobb County will vote on approving a 30-year, 1% sales tax to fund public transit projects. Cobb’s sales tax would increase from 6% to 7%. The Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (M-SPLOST) would collect $11 billion to construct 108 miles of rapid bus routes, half a dozen new transit centers and a countywide system of on-demand “microtransit” service. Learn more at mdjonline.com/transit. ...
Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris effectively secured the Democratic party's presidential nomination Friday, confirming her remarkable rise to party standard bearer in November's showdown against Republican Donald Trump. Harris, 59, was the sole candidate on the ballot for a five-day electronic vote of nearly 4,000 party convention delegates. The first Black and South Asian woman ever to secure a major party's nomination, she will be officially crowned at a Chicago convention later this month. ...
Confederate Strategy Unique to Cobb Explored in Lecture
SMYRNA — The Chattahoochee River was the last big barrier for Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman to overcome on his march to Atlanta in 1864. As he led his soldiers south toward Atlanta, he came across a foreboding and unrecognizable line of defense: the Shoupade. "The best line of field (entrenchments) I have ever seen, prepared long in advance," Sherman said of the Shoupades he encountered at the time. ...
Bigfoots in Arby's: Marietta Teacher Wins Screenwriting Competition
Sonny Harding, a dramatic writing teacher and yearbook adviser at Marietta High School, was awarded first place among teachers in the Georgia Film Academy’s 2024 high school scriptwriting competition. Teachers from across the state were encouraged to submit the best 10-minute play or short film script from their class, as well as submit a script of their own. The scripts were judged anonymously by industry professionals and Kennesaw State University...
Sonya Allen Brings Diverse Legal Experience to DA Bid
For Sonya Allen, “it’s always been about the law.” When she was a little girl, Allen told her mother she wanted to be a judge when she grew up. Though she does not don a black robe, it would not be out of the question for Allen, now 55, who has built a law enforcement career ripe with diverse experiences and achievements. ...
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