August 2023

Transportation August 3, 2023

Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here’s how communities can fight back

by Kevin J. Krizek, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Deadly traffic incidents have declined in most developed countries in recent years….

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Kennesaw August 3, 2023

Million dollar grant awarded to improve Kennesaw Kencrest neighborhood

By Rebecca Gaunt Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Design, the Kencrest neighborhood off Knightsbridge Road in Kennesaw will receive improvements to the infrastructure….

Climate and Weather August 3, 2023

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for north Georgia including Cobb County: Aug 3, 2023

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the evening of Thursday Aug 3, 2023, plus a separate hazardous…

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Mableton August 3, 2023

Mableton Improvement Coalition to hold second annual Economic Development Summit

The Mableton Improvement Coalition, Mableton’s longtime community advocacy nonprofit, has scheduled its second annual Economic Development Summit for Friday, September 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I really am a doggy under this shaggy hair. Please adopt me!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption August 3, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ll just sit quietly in this dark corner, watching while you decide whether to adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant-sized female black/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Health Care August 3, 2023

The Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen August 2, 2023 The first drug purporting to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease…

Opinion August 3, 2023

Bookman: The season for accountability has arrived

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 2, 2023 A democracy has the right – no, the obligation — to…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2023

Widespread thunderstorms expected in Cobb County and across region with severe storms possible

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Thursday August 3, 2023 due to the expectation of widespread showers…

Health Care August 3, 2023

‘Everything is on the table’ as Georgia lawmakers consider lifting hospital construction limits

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 2, 2023 AUGUSTA – Georgia lawmakers from the House and Senate are putting…

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