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Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia April 4, 2023

Georgia lawmakers slogged through bipartisan attempts to protect Okefenokee, sinking in the end

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2023 This story was updated at noon Monday, April 3, 2023. The…

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Health Care April 4, 2023

In Texas, Medicaid Coverage Ends Soon After Childbirth. Will Lawmakers Allow More Time?

This article by Elena Rivera first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Elena Rivera, KERA March 31, 2023 Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017….

Health Care April 4, 2023

States Step In as Telehealth and Clinic Patients Get Blindsided by Hospital Fees

This article by Markian Hawryluk first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Markian Hawryluk April 3, 2023 When Brittany Tesso’s then-3-year-old son, Roman, needed an evaluation for speech…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a sweet kitty in need of a loving home. Please adopt me!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption April 4, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Just look at this face! I’m cheerful because I’m sure a loving family is going to adopt me!”

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

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Smyrna April 4, 2023

Smyrna man sentenced to five years for defrauding CARES Act funds

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Rowlando Hatter Jr., 32, of Smyrna, Georgia was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison for his involvement in a scheme…

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Elections April 4, 2023

Red-state elections officials balk at voter registration outreach

by Zachary Roth, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 2, 2023 A day after taking office in January, Alabama Secretary of State…

Crime April 4, 2023

A public perp walk into a Manhattan courtroom could energize – not humiliate – Donald Trump

by Mary Angela Bock, The University of Texas at Austin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Manhattan may be the scene of the perp walk of…

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

Climate and Weather April 4, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Climate and Weather April 4, 2023

Take Extra Caution: Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Cobb County for morning of April 4

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties on April 4, 2023. The advisory is in effect until 11…

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