2023

Martin Luther King, Jr. with his hands raised, palms inward

Race and Racism January 16, 2023

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

by Hajar Yazdiha, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas is just the latest conservative lawmaker to…

The official photo of President Joe Biden, in suit with tie in front of U.S. flag

Justice January 16, 2023

Biden preaches message of redeeming America’s soul during visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown church

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 14, 2023 This story was updated 1:45 p.m. Jan. 15, with details about…

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 January 16, 2023

Why People Who Experience Severe Nausea During Pregnancy Often Go Untreated

This article by Katheryn Houghton was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Katheryn Houghton January 13, 2023 Mineka Furtch wasn’t bothered by the idea of morning sickness…

A red pomeranian, looking angry, held by someone behind him

Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a small dog with a sweet temper and I know I’d be perfect in the home of someone out there!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a female red pomeranian. The following information on this potential family member is copied…

A tabby/white cat inside a black cage, looking ahead

Pets and Pet Adoption January 16, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I am a regal kitty-cat. Adopt me so I will have a kingdom to reign over!”

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

Weather January 16, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, January 16, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds here in Cobb County on Monday, January 16, 2023, with a high near 59 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

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Economy January 16, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices surge 25 cents over past week

Georgia gasoline prices surged an average of 25 cents per gallon on average over the past week, in keeping with a national rapid rise in gasoline prices. According to the…

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Health Care January 15, 2023

Ask Voters Directly, and Abortion Rights Wins Most Ballot Fights

This article by Julie Rovner was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News January 13, 2023 This is shaping up as a critical…

National January 15, 2023

What is the FAA’s NOTAM? An aviation expert explains how the critical safety system works

by Brian Strzempkowski, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Late in the evening of Jan. 10, 2023, an important digital system known…

Screenshot of a map of the western portion of the City of Mableton, including Blair's Bridge Road

Weather January 15, 2023

National Weather Service determines that the damage in South Cobb was caused by a tornado

Cobb County government announced on its social media that the National Weather Service determined a tornado caused the damage to dozens of houses in South Cobb last Thursday, January 12….

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