2023

A series of medical images including a medical cross, a capsule and a checklist, overlaid with a stick figure under a crushing bag marked "debt"

Health Care November 23, 2023

Out for Blood? For Routine Lab Work, the Hospital Billed Her $2,400

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan November 21, 2023 Reesha Ahmed was on cloud nine. It was January and Ahmed…

History November 23, 2023

Grave robbery in Cobb County: 1879

Throughout the early years of medical education schools in need of cadavers would often resort to the illegal service of grave robbers, also called “body snatchers.” The most well-known case…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Who’s this visiting me? I sure hope it’s someone who wants to adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female tri-color shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 23, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street. Now I want to live in a warm, loving home!”

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

History November 23, 2023

Burying the lede: We all had a fantastic time, except one of us was killed

This is a revised and expanded version of a story we originally ran in the earliest days of the Courier, in May of 2016, when our readership was less than…

Climate and Weather November 23, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, November 23, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, November 23, 2023, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Powder Springs November 22, 2023

Powder Springs Christmas Parade: Friday December 1

The City of Powder Springs distributed the following press release about their upcoming Christmas Parade to be held on Dec 1, 2023. Santa Claus is once again coming to Powder…

Official Photo of Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell

Marietta November 22, 2023

Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell to retire

Chief of Police Marty Ferrell is retiring from the Marietta Police Department after 33 years of service. “After 33 amazing years in law enforcement with the Marietta Police Department, I…

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Elections November 22, 2023

Who can defend voting rights? An appeals court ruling sharply limiting lawsuits looks likely to head to the Supreme Court

by Anthony Michael Kreis, Georgia State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A federal appeals court in Arkansas ruled on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, that…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science and Technology November 22, 2023

Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden

by Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The turmoil at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, bookended by the board of directors firing high-profile CEO…

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