2023

Entertainment and Recreation March 15, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans Abound in Cobb

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] For one day each year on March 17th, I morph into my notorious alias, Brian O’Brien….

Marietta March 14, 2023

UPDATE: 79-year-old woman reported missing in Marietta LOCATED

Officer McPhilamy provided the following update: ***UPDATE*** 9:46PM Joann Vansant located safe in Butts County Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release about…

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Kennesaw March 14, 2023

Proposed downtown sculpture sparks debate at Kennesaw City Council meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Mayor Derek Easterling and Councilman Pat Ferris responded unfavorably toward an interactive sculpture proposed for the Main Street Veterans’ Memorial Park during Monday’s work session. The project…

Politics March 14, 2023

I went to CPAC to take MAGA supporters’ pulse – China and transgender people are among the top ‘demons’ they say are ruining the country

by Alexander Hinton, Rutgers University – Newark, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In early March 2023, I mixed with the Make America Great Again faithful…

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Health Care March 14, 2023

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data

by Frank Han, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jennifer H. Huang, Oregon Health & Science University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Soon after the…

Economy March 14, 2023

Biden says U.S. bank deposits are safe despite tumult over California bank collapse

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden reassured Americans early Monday that their…

Climate and Weather March 14, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with a high near 50 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Health Care March 14, 2023

Feds Move to Rein In Prior Authorization, a System That Harms and Frustrates Patients

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser March 13, 2023 When Paula Chestnut needed hip replacement surgery last year, a pre-operative…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m pleased to meet you! Are you going to adopt me and take me to a loving home?”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption March 14, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ve nearly gotten out of this box. Now if you’ll adopt me I can make a clean escape!”

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

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