April 2023

Headlights of two approaching cars through thick fog

Climate and Weather April 15, 2023

Patchy dense fog in Cobb County Saturday until 9 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for Cobb County and other counties in the region warning of patchy dense fog. The fog is expected to lift by…

A blonde labrador retriever with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption April 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Yes, I’m all ready to go to a loving, permanent home. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized blonde male labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

A orange tabby cat inside a cage, looking ahead

Pets and Pet Adoption April 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Kiba, and I am not a miniature tiger even though I look like it. Please adopt me!”

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

An electric vehicle charging station on Riverside Parkway, a moving tractor-trailer visible on the roadway.

Transportation April 14, 2023

Boosting EV market share to 67% of US car sales is a huge leap – but automakers can meet EPA’s tough new standards

by Alan Jenn, University of California, Davis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] One big question keeps surfacing after the Biden administration announced plans to raise…

Gun violence April 14, 2023

Why do mass shooters kill? It’s about more than having a grievance

by Arie Kruglanski, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] An acutely troubling aspect of life in contemporary America is the growing proliferation of…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care April 14, 2023

DACA recipients to gain health coverage under new plan from Biden administration

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will direct…

Health Care April 14, 2023

The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugs

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen April 13, 2023 The new drug looked so promising — except for that one…

Transportation April 14, 2023

Road work and lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, April 15, to Friday, April 21, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, April 15 to Friday, April…

Economy April 14, 2023

Why is Tax Day on April 18 this year? And how did early spring become tax season, anyhow?

by Thomas Godwin, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mid-April has arrived. And along with the spring sunshine, that means the often dreaded civic…

Business April 14, 2023

Lockheed Martin announces date and time of Q1 2023 results call

Lockheed Martin will host a webcast on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. ET to discuss first quarter 2023 results and answer questions. James Taiclet, chairman, president and chief…

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