January 2023

U.S. Congress January 16, 2023

U.S. to hit debt limit much sooner than expected, thrusting Congress into showdown

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 15, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will hit its borrowing limit this…

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Cobb County water January 16, 2023

Is your Cobb County water bill higher than usual this month?

If your Cobb County water bill is higher than usual this month, it will probably even out with a smaller bill for next month. According to the county and water…

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Health Care January 16, 2023

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

by Keith Diaz, Columbia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea To…

Health Care January 16, 2023

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants from Friday, January 6 to Thursday, January 12

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotel and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health, For more…

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Race and Racism January 16, 2023

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

by Hajar Yazdiha, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is just the latest conservative lawmaker to…

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Justice January 16, 2023

Biden preaches message of redeeming America’s soul during visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown church

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 14, 2023 This story was updated 1:45 p.m. Jan. 15, with details about…

Health Care January 16, 2023

Why People Who Experience Severe Nausea During Pregnancy Often Go Untreated

This article by Katheryn Houghton was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Katheryn Houghton January 13, 2023 Mineka Furtch wasn’t bothered by the idea of morning sickness…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a small dog with a sweet temper and I know I’d be perfect in the home of someone out there!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a female red pomeranian. The following information on this potential family member is copied…

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Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a regal kitty-cat. Adopt me so I will have a kingdom to reign over!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Weather January 16, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, January 16, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Monday, January 16, 2023, with a high near 59 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

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January 2023

U.S. to hit debt limit much sooner than expected, thrusting Congress into showdown

Is your Cobb County water bill higher than usual this month?

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants from Friday, January 6 to Thursday, January 12

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

Biden preaches message of redeeming America’s soul during visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown church

Why People Who Experience Severe Nausea During Pregnancy Often Go Untreated

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a small dog with a sweet temper and I know I’d be perfect in the home of someone out there!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a regal kitty-cat. Adopt me so I will have a kingdom to reign over!”

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, January 16, 2023