2023

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Health Care July 13, 2023

As Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks, States Scrutinize Their Required Charity Spending

This article by Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk July 11, 2023 POTTSTOWN, Pa. — The public…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Well, I’m ready! I’ll wait here patiently until you adopt me into a loving home”

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

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Cobb by the Numbers July 13, 2023

What are the richest and poorest parts of Cobb County? Here’s an interactive map to show you

[This in one of our series “Cobb by the Numbers” which uses data from the census and various other sources to paint a picture of our large and changing county]…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “The name on my tag said ‘Snow White’, and I don’t know how I wound up here. Please adopt me!”

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

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Cobb County July 13, 2023

Cobb BOC approves street light district; holds first public hearing on proposed tax increase

By Caleb Groves, July 13, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga.- The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Brookcliff street light district at it’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11….

Opinion July 13, 2023

Minor League Braves Records Boost The Myth That The Cupboard Is Bare For Atlanta

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Those tired of the Atlanta Braves string of success across the decades seem ever gleeful to report “the cupboard is…

Climate and Weather July 13, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, July 13, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, July 13, 2023, with a high near 91 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 13, 2023

Despite mostly sunny morning skies, scattered thunderstorms expected to spread in Cobb and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia due to the expected spread of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon….

Health Care July 12, 2023

Georgia public health leader sounds alarm as report confirms spike in pregnancy-related deaths

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 12, 2023 A new and long-awaited report shows the rate of pregnancy-related deaths…

Education July 12, 2023

Cobb school board member fined for campaign finance violation

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education member David Chastain was fined a $250 civil penalty and must return a portion of two donations his campaign accepted that exceeded…

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