2023

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Education April 13, 2023

Georgia’s university workers rip state budget cuts at Gwinnett College building groundbreaking

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 12, 2023 The financial year for Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities starts…

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Science and Technology April 13, 2023

Is the US in a space race against China?

by Svetla Ben-Itzhak, Air University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Headlines proclaiming the rise of a new “space race” between the U.S. and China have…

Gun violence April 13, 2023

Most Americans Say They or a Family Member Has Experienced Gun Violence

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Liz Szabo, KFF Health News April 11, 2023 A majority of Americans say they or a…

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Kennesaw April 13, 2023

First Friday concert series returns to downtown Kennesaw for third year

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the Kennesaw Downtown Merchants Association are hosting the third annual First Friday Concert Series in Downtown Kennesaw. The Series will run from May through…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m all leashed up, ready to go to my new home. So please adopt me!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “Hi. My name is Trixie, and I’m in need of a permanent loving home. Would you like to adopt me?”

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

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Climate and Weather April 13, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, April 13, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts likely showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 13, 2023, with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be…

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Environment April 13, 2023

EPA proposes new ethylene oxide rules four years after Georgia plants linked to high cancer rates

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 12, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new set of…

Environment April 12, 2023

MLB home run counts are rising – and global warming is playing a role

by Christopher W. Callahan, Dartmouth College and Justin S. Mankin, Dartmouth College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home runs are exhilarating – those lofting moments…

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Cobb County April 12, 2023

Cobb commissioners approve accepting an estimated $15 million from the national opioid settlement

At its regular meeting yesterday, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the county to accept a settlement in its opioid litigation cases against three pharmacy chains,…

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