March 2023

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia March 8, 2023

Bigger rig trucks for Georgia highways on the move in 2023 state Legislature

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 7, 2023 Rep. Spencer Frye, a Democrat from Athens, said Tuesday that the…

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Politics March 8, 2023

Americans remain hopeful about democracy despite fears of its demise – and are acting on that hope

by Ray Block Jr, Penn State; Andrene Wright, Penn State; and Mia Angelica Powell, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Joe Biden will…

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Human Rights March 8, 2023

Why Tennessee’s law limiting drag performances likely violates the First Amendment

by Mark Satta, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On March 2, 2023, Tennessee became the first state to enact a law restricting…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 8, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m listening carefully to hear if you’re planning to adopt me. Please do! I need a loving home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 8, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is BayBay, and I could sure use a loving home. Please adopt me!”

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

Climate and Weather March 8, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, with a high near 66 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be cloudy,…

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Climate and Weather March 8, 2023

High fire danger alert issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement that warns of high fire danger in Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia in the afternoon and…

Crime March 7, 2023

Man sentenced to five years for computer-related enticement of a minor, child pornography charges

Terrance Deandre Stephens of Snellville pled guilty to one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes, one count of pandering to a minor, one count of furnishing obscene material…

The six members of the Austell City Council plus two staffers seated on the podium before the meeting begins

Austell March 7, 2023

Austell police chief reports critical staffing shortage, asks city council for seven additional officers

Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton told the city council that the shortage of available officers creates a danger to residents of the city, and the inability to respond quickly to…

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Health Care March 7, 2023

Despite Pharma Claims, Illicit Drug Shipments to US Aren’t Full of Opioids. It’s Generic Viagra.

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News March 6, 2023 For years, the FDA has defended its efforts…

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