April 2023

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Education April 5, 2023

6 of 8 Ivy Leagues will soon have women as presidents — an expert explains why this matters

by Felecia Commodore, Old Dominion University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the first time, a majority of Ivy League schools will soon be led…

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Smyrna April 4, 2023

Smyrna City Council approves alcohol license for new BBQ restaurant on South Cobb Drive; purchase of new sanitation truck, and resurfacing tennis courts

In a short meeting with no contentious items on the agenda, the Smyrna City Council Monday evening approved a beer, wine and liquor pouring license for a new barbecue restaurant…

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Marietta April 4, 2023

May-Retta Daze returns to Marietta Square on May 6 and 7

May-Retta Daze returns to Marietta Square on Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7, 2023. The hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00…

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Georgia April 4, 2023

Georgia lawmakers slogged through bipartisan attempts to protect Okefenokee, sinking in the end

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2023 This story was updated at noon Monday, April 3, 2023. The…

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Health Care April 4, 2023

In Texas, Medicaid Coverage Ends Soon After Childbirth. Will Lawmakers Allow More Time?

This article by Elena Rivera first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Elena Rivera, KERA March 31, 2023 Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017….

Health Care April 4, 2023

States Step In as Telehealth and Clinic Patients Get Blindsided by Hospital Fees

This article by Markian Hawryluk first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Markian Hawryluk April 3, 2023 When Brittany Tesso’s then-3-year-old son, Roman, needed an evaluation for speech…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a sweet kitty in need of a loving home. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tortoise shell domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Just look at this face! I’m cheerful because I’m sure a loving family is going to adopt me!”

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

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Smyrna April 4, 2023

Smyrna man sentenced to five years for defrauding CARES Act funds

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Rowlando Hatter Jr., 32, of Smyrna, Georgia was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison for his involvement in a scheme…

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