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By Heather Thompson Once upon a time, the U.S. Congress and the executive branch were concerned about the amount of taxpayer dollars spent unnecessarily and had the interest of the people and the country in mind when appropriating funds for projects and other necessities. What makes the U.S. unique in...

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Balancing Real Estate Development with the Cobb Lifestyle
Roaring Voices

Opinion: Balancing Real Estate Development with the Cobb Lifestyle

By Rich Hintze

Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, and homeowners in Cobb County have a legal right to the peaceful enjoyment of their properties. That principle has been tested recently as the Board of Commissioners (BOC) has worked to address what they call a housing crisis in the county. While it’s encouraging that the BOC has decided to withdraw the proposal to allow Accessory Dwelling Units on every residential lot, this issue is far from over. The debate over how to handle future growth in Cobb reflects larger questions about development, the housing market, and the kind of community residents want to live in.

The BOC’s decision to address Cobb County’s supposed housing crisis is based on the belief that there is a shortage of affordable housing and that the county needs to squeeze more residents into available spaces. However, it’s my belief that Cobb is already a desirable place to live—there is no shortage of buyers, no shortage of workers, and no lack of demand for housing. What we do have is a mismatch between the types of housing being built and the needs of the people who live here.

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Vanishing Truth in a Noisy World
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Vanishing Truth in a Noisy World: Why Facts Struggle to Stick in Today’s World

By: Deborah Dance
In the wake of recent elections, many of us find ourselves puzzled by the choices made by our fellow citizens. “How could people vote that way when the facts seemed so clear?” We hear this sentiment echoing in newscasts, private conversations, social media feeds, and online comments. 

One possible answer is this—they simply didn’t know. Not because they lacked intelligence or interest, but because the truth became lost in a fog of information, misinformation, and noise. As one observer noted, it is as if “truth” itself “vaporized as soon as it materialized.” News that should matter is gone before it can take root in the public mind, creating an environment where poor choices may stem from information overload.

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Election Stories: Poll Watching and Cobb Voter Turnout

By: Heather Thompson
In case you live under a rock, Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election, and it has been the most relieving moment for anyone who worked hard to get out the vote and tell Americans why it’s important to cast a ballot in any election. Personally, I have been working tirelessly to help inform voters of the truth and let them make their decision at the ballot box.

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