2023

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Health Care May 12, 2023

PBMs, the Brokers Who Control Drug Prices, Finally Get Washington’s Attention

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen May 11, 2023 For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version…

South Cobb Drive from a narrow shoulder facing oncoming traffic

Transportation May 12, 2023

Overnight lane closures on South Cobb Drive starting Friday, May 12, at 9 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive starting this evening: Friday, May 12. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of the…

Transportation May 12, 2023

Lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings beginning this evening: Friday May 12

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 near Cumberland Blvd. starting this evening: Friday May 12.. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of getting adopted and moving into a loving home!”

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

A tan/white labrador retriever with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption May 12, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a good boy, and I need a loving home. Please adopt me!”

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

Cobb weather January 11: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather May 12, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, May 12, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, May 12, 2023, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather May 12, 2023

Thunderstorms possible in Cobb County and region Friday and throughout the weekend

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday and throughout the weekend due to the possibility of showers…

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Health Care May 12, 2023

What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US mean in practice? 4 questions answered

by Marian Moser Jones, The Ohio State University and Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The COVID-19 pandemic’s public…

Poster for the GSO's performances of Carmina Burana

Music May 11, 2023

Georgia Symphony Orchestra will cap off season with two performances of Carmina Burana

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following press release about the conclusion of their 72nd season: Marietta, GA, May 8, 2023 – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will celebrate the conclusion…

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Marietta May 11, 2023

City of Marietta seeks applicants to serve on the Ethics Committee

The City of Marietta seeks applicants for the city’s Ethics Committee. The announcement on the city website describes the Ethic Committee’s mission as follows: The purpose of the Ethics Committee…

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Climate January 14, 2025

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

by Patrick Megonigal, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025…

Education January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 Georgia’s school kids are heading back to school on Monday, and Georgia…

Immigration January 14, 2025

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

by Shoumita Dasgupta, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats of mass deportations loom on the post-2024 election horizon. Some supporters claim these will…

International January 14, 2025

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

by Carla Martinez Machain, University at Buffalo; Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, and Michael E. Flynn, Kansas State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

Georgia January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers’ expected debates to include IVF protections, lawsuit limits in 2025 Legislature

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 New dome, who dis? Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol…

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