August 2023

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Long Term Care August 23, 2023

Most US nursing homes are understaffed, potentially compromising health care for more than a million elderly residents

by Jasmine Travers, New York University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] More than 80% of U.S. nursing homes reported staffing shortages in early 2023. SciLine…

Crime August 23, 2023

Cameras in the court: Why most Trump trials won’t be televised

by David Cuillier, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Americans will have few opportunities to binge-watch the Donald J. Trump trials. It is…

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Crime August 23, 2023

Eastman, other defendants in Fulton 2020 election probe start to surrender at county jail

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 22, 2023 Defendants began turning themselves in Tuesday in connection with former President…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m all ears, monitoring for any sign you’ll adopt me into a loving home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Moon, and I hope you’ll consider adopting me!”

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

Cobb County Public Library August 23, 2023

South Cobb Regional Library prepares for seasonal transition with a packed schedule

by Kelly Johnson For the month of September, the calendar at South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) is packed. Carrying over from August, the Project U First drive anchors the library’s…

Climate and Weather August 23, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued an…

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Climate and Weather August 23, 2023

Poor air quality expected in metro Atlanta today: Code Orange, Wednesday August 23

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality in metro Atlanta today, Wednesday August 23, 2023….

Education August 22, 2023

Cobb County schools pull books from libraries citing ‘sexually explicit content’

By Rebecca Gaunt Less than a week after the Cobb County Board of Education upheld the superintendent’s decision to fire a teacher for reading an LGBTQ+-themed book to her class,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 22, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am all leashed up and ready to be adopted into your loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tri-color husky/malamute. The following information on this potential family member is…

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