February 2023

Opinion February 13, 2023

The Atlanta Braves May Have Better Prospects Than Experts Think

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College [This is the first of a twice-per-month column by John Tures, exclusive to the Cobb County Courier] A year ago,…

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Economy February 13, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices fall nine cents over past week

Gasoline prices continue to drop in Georgia, according to this week’s report from AAA. Georgia drivers are currently paying an average of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which…

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m always listening out for a permanent family. So please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male tri-color terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m just lounging around here, but would rather be lounging in a permanent home. Please Adopt me!”

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

Weather February 13, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, February 13, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 6, 2023, with a high near 60 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Health Care February 13, 2023

Era of ‘Free’ Covid Vaccines, Test Kits, and Treatments Is Ending. Who Will Pay the Tab Now?

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News February 10, 2023 Time is running out for free-to-consumer covid vaccines,…

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Georgia February 13, 2023

Georgia House panel rolls with bill to allow bigger rigs on state, local roads despite safety and damage worries

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 9, 2023 A state House panel gave the green light to a controversial…

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Health Care February 13, 2023

Suspect science and claims at center of abortion-pill lawsuit

by Sofia Resnick, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 12, 2023 Emergency rooms across America are teeming with women and girls bleeding…

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Justice February 13, 2023

How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols

by Sandra Ristovska, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Body camera and surveillance footage depicting the Jan. 7, 2023, fatal beating of…

Health Care February 13, 2023

Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine – Podcast

by Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Nehal El-Hadi, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Its a great day when you find a piece of…

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February 2023

The Atlanta Braves May Have Better Prospects Than Experts Think

Georgia gasoline prices fall nine cents over past week

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m always listening out for a permanent family. So please adopt me!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m just lounging around here, but would rather be lounging in a permanent home. Please Adopt me!”

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, February 13, 2023

Era of ‘Free’ Covid Vaccines, Test Kits, and Treatments Is Ending. Who Will Pay the Tab Now?

Georgia House panel rolls with bill to allow bigger rigs on state, local roads despite safety and damage worries

Suspect science and claims at center of abortion-pill lawsuit

How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols

Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine – Podcast