2023

U.S. Congress February 2, 2023

I helped balance the federal budget in the 1990s – here’s just how hard it will be for the GOP to achieve that same rare feat

by Linda J. Bilmes, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Kevin McCarthy reportedly promised many things to Republican hardliners en route to clinching…

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

History February 2, 2023

A Black history primer on African Americans’ fight for equality – 5 essential reads

by Howard Manly, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal – to…

U.S. Congress February 2, 2023

Of more than 7,500 threats against members of Congress in 2022, just 22 prosecuted

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 1, 2023 WASHINGTON — Members of Congress receive thousands of threats a year,…

Scales of Justice with the word justice over it.

Justice February 2, 2023

Tyre Nichols’ death underscores the troubled history of specialized police units

by Ian T. Adams, University of South Carolina and Seth W. Stoughton, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The officers charged in…

Cobb weather April 20: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 2, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 2, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts showers here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 2, 2023, with a high near 49 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather…

Weather February 2, 2023

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and other north Georgia counties Thursday, February 2

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Thursday, February 2, 2023 due to the likelihood of heavy rain this…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care February 1, 2023

Nursing Home Owners Drained Cash During Pandemic While Residents Deteriorated

This article by Jordan Rau was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News February 1, 2023 After the nursing home where Leann Sample…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw February 1, 2023

Updates to Kennesaw City Hall and the public works facility moving forward

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s government offices are getting a makeover. City Council will vote Monday on the construction contract for the second floor buildout of the public…

Health Care February 1, 2023

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline

by Sara N. Burke, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are…

A brown/white dachshund with leash, held by someone

Pets and Pet Adoption February 1, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Let’s think this through a step at a time. You need a dog. I need a home. Adopting me is win-win!”

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

« 1 … 282 283 284 285 286 … 308 »

Mableton April 20, 2025

Cobb Courier

Your Source for Local News