May 2023

Economy May 11, 2023

US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might

by Michael Humphries, Touro University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congressional leaders at loggerheads over a debt ceiling impasse sat down with President Joe Biden…

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Crime May 11, 2023

George Santos indicted on fraud, money laundering and other criminal charges – 3 essential reads

by Howard Manly, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even by today’s low ethical standards for politicians, George Santos is quite exceptional. The U.S….

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 10, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m mostly a Lab, and you know we’re sweet friendly dogs. So please adopt me!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 10, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Lillie, and 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 large-sized female tortoise shell domestic medium hair. The following information on this potential…

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Kennesaw May 10, 2023

Pedestrian crosswalks to receive upgrades in Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Crossing the street in downtown Kennesaw will soon be safer for pedestrians. City Council is expected to approve plans to purchase six solar-powered crosswalk sign assemblies with…

Crime May 10, 2023

Trump found liable for assaulting, defaming E. Jean Carroll – after a trial where he relied on a discredited myth about how women should react to rape

by Anne P. DePrince, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A Manhattan jury has found that former President Donald Trump sexually abused journalist…

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Georgia May 10, 2023

It’s a wrap: Georgia governor signs off on 250-plus bills by deadline

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2023 Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed legislation that would have allowed legislators to…

Cobb County May 10, 2023

GBI to investigate shooting of man and woman in Douglas County by Cobb County police

The Cobb County Police Department has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to conduct an independent investigation of an incident where Cobb police opened fire on a car, hitting…

Marietta May 10, 2023

Woman arrested for crash in Marietta that resulted in life-threatening injuries

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

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Health Care May 10, 2023

Legal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 9, 2023 Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant’s main psychoactive ingredient,…

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