August 2023

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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…

Climate and Weather August 3, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, August 3, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 3, 2023, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued…

Health Care August 3, 2023

Back-to-school can be stressful for children

By Melanie Dallas, LPC As much as children hate to see the end of summer vacation, many also look forward to getting back to school, even if they won’t come…

Cobb County August 3, 2023

Seven Cobb firefighters disciplined for exam cheating

Cobb County government announced that seven firefighters of the Cobb County Fire Department were disciplined in manners ranging from demotion to suspension after an investigation found that the group improperly…

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Environment August 3, 2023

Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it

by Jonathan Bean, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the…

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Marietta August 2, 2023

Marietta police seek public’s health in locating at-risk missing person

The Marietta Police Department distributed the following appeal for help in locating an at-risk individual: Keith Moore, a sixty-six-year-old Marietta resident, was reported missing this afternoon. Keith is 5’ 10”…

National August 2, 2023

Military nominees still stalled by Tuberville hold, with U.S. Senate gone until September

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Despite warnings from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that…

Health Care August 2, 2023

To Protect a Mother’s Health: How Abortion Ban Exemptions Play Out in a Post-‘Roe’ World

This article by Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Christopher O’Donnell, Tampa Bay Times July 31, 2023 This pregnancy felt different. After…

Health Care August 2, 2023

Be Aware: Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records and Bill You for Their Care

This article by Michelle Andrews first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Michelle Andrews July 31, 2023 After HCA Healthcare announced this month that the personal identification data…

Economy August 2, 2023

Rate hikes may have slowed inflation in the US – but they have also heightened the risk of financial crises for lower-income nations

by Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The campaign to fight U.S. inflation by upping interest rates has been going on…

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