April 2023

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community April 20, 2023

Simple, Upscale Dining at Spring

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Simplicity is the key to Brian So’s award-winning restaurant. It is evident in every facet, from the…

Economy April 20, 2023

5 policies that could make future bank failures less likely or severe

by Brian Gendreau, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The abrupt failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and subsequent concerns about…

Crime April 20, 2023

Donald Trump and the dying art of the courtroom sketch

by Anita Lam, York University, Canada, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the first time in its history, The New Yorker featured a courtroom sketch…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia April 20, 2023

Corporate lobbyists, trial lawyers set to rejoin battle next year after legislative split decision

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 18, 2023 A renewed debate about how victims are compensated in civil lawsuits…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 20, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a sweet kitty-cat 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 orange/white domestic long hair. The following information on this potential family…

A tri-color dog with a leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption April 20, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Lucy. I’m a cute doggy and would make a great addition to your family!”

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

image of coronavirus with "coronas" or crowns extending outward from a sphere

Health Care April 20, 2023

If 1% of COVID-19 cases result in death, does that mean you have a 1% chance of dying if you catch it? A mathematician explains the difference between a population statistic and your personal risk

by Joseph Stover, Gonzaga University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As of April 2023, about 1% of people who contracted COVID-19 ended up dying. Does…

Climate and Weather April 20, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, April 20, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 20, 2023, with a high near 85 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

An alert triangle with "Code Orange Air Quaility Alert" printed on it

Climate and Weather April 20, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The…

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