2023

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Labor July 27, 2023

UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers

by Jason Miller, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and UPS have agreed on a new five-year…

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Crime July 27, 2023

Rudy Giuliani concedes he made false statements about two Fulton election workers mishandling ballots

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 26, 2023 Former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani admitted this week…

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Health Care July 27, 2023

Where the government draws the line for Medicaid coverage leaves out many older Americans who may need help paying for medical and long-term care bills – new research

by Marc Cohen, UMass Boston and Jane Tavares, UMass Boston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic…

Health Care July 27, 2023

Hospitals Ask Congress to Delay ACA Medicaid Funding Cuts — For the 14th Time

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News July 25, 2023 It has become as familiar a sight in…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 27, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I have no idea what kind of doggy I am, but I do know I’d make a great family member for you!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 27, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Niko, and I no longer have a family. Adopt me please!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized male orange/white tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Mableton July 27, 2023

Pedestrian killed on Cityview Drive in Mableton

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P. Unit) is investigating pedestrian death in Mableton….

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Cobb County Public Library July 27, 2023

Cobb Public Library system receives grants to aid in narrowing the digital divide

According to a news release from the Cobb County Public Library, the system was awarded two grants to support digital literacy and broadband adoption in the community. They were chosen…

Climate and Weather July 27, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, July 27, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with a high near 96 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an extended…

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Climate and Weather July 26, 2023

Third Code Orange air quality alert in a row issued for metro Atlanta: Thursday July 27

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality expected tomorrow, Thursday July 27. This will be…

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