2023

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Opinion February 28, 2023

Georgia’s Youth Want Equitable School Funding, Not Attacks On Our LGBTQ+ Friends

by Hylah Daly, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2023 I grew up in a trailer park. When my mom lost…

Justice February 28, 2023

Mocking the police got an Ohio man arrested – and the Supreme Court ignored The Onion’s plea to define the limits of parody

by Jane E. Kirtley, University of Minnesota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Can Americans be jailed for making fun of the government? Most would respond…

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Marietta February 28, 2023

Marietta to hold free document shredding day

The City of Marietta, Marietta Parks & Recreation, and Keep Marietta Beautiful are hosting a free document shredding event at Elizabeth Porter Park in Marietta, Georgia from 9 a.m. to…

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Marietta Police Department February 28, 2023

Marietta police launch new cadet program for 14 to 20-year-olds interested in law enforcement career

The Marietta Police Department invites 14 to 20-year-olds who are interested in law enforcement to a program launch meeting on March 2, 2023, to discuss the department’s new public safety…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 28, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “This quizzical look in my eyes is just my speculation on whether you’re going to adopt me. Please do! I need a nice permanent home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 28, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Come closer and look into my eyes. You need a dog, I need a loving 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 black/white male pit bull type. The following information on this potential family…

Weather February 28, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Crime February 28, 2023

Alabama man arrested for Marietta bomb threat

A 37-year-old Alabama man was arrested in connection with a device left in a pickup truck in Marietta in the area near the East Gate shopping plaza on Lower Roswell…

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Health Care February 27, 2023

Dementia Care Programs Help, If Caregivers Can Find Them

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham February 27, 2023 There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia February 27, 2023

Georgia House poised to set new regulations, oversight for state’s growing rooftop solar market

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 27, 2023 The Georgia House could cast a vote on as early as…

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