October 2022

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Health Care October 5, 2022

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

by Libby Richards, Purdue University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty…

Climate and Weather October 5, 2022

Cobb County weather Wednesday October 5, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday October 5 with a high near 76. This evening and overnight clear skies are expected with a…

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Climate and Weather October 5, 2022

High fire danger in Cobb County this afternoon and evening, Wednesday October 5

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Wednesday October 5 that warns of high danger of fire in Cobb County and other Georgia counties due to low…

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Education October 4, 2022

Cobb GOP chair and school board candidate spar over satirical Facebook page

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidate Catherine Pozniak tweeted Tuesday about a “High Importance” email sent by Cobb County GOP Chair Salleigh Grubbs regarding a satirical Facebook page mocking Cobb school board…

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Kennesaw October 4, 2022

Kennesaw to put state and local fiscal recovery funds into road improvements

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a proposal Monday to put state and local fiscal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act toward the resurfacing of seven major…

Health Care October 4, 2022

Nursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers

This article by Susan Jaffe first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Susan Jaffe October 4, 2022 After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility…

Music October 4, 2022

Georgia Symphony Orchestra gets $15,000 grant for sensory-friendly concert

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has become known for its yearly sensory-friendly concerts. GSO announced they have received a $15,000 grant from the IMLAY Foundation to help fund the…

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Kennesaw October 4, 2022

Kennesaw Parks and Rec announces 4 art workshops as Art in the Park returns

The City of Kennesaw announced in a news release that the Department of Parks & Recreation will host four different workshops as their Art in the Park Series returns for…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes October 4, 2022

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

Quizmaster, The Conversation If you have feedback on our new quiz, or want to suggest a fact from a fascinating story for a future question, please send us an email…

International October 4, 2022

What are tactical nuclear weapons? An international security expert explains and assesses what they mean for the war in Ukraine

by Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Tactical nuclear weapons have burst onto the international…

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