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Marietta November 7, 2023

Marietta proposes changes to its use of CDBG funds

The City of Marietta has proposed changes to the use of funds it is receiving from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). This will require an amendment to the CDBG PY2023-2027…

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Science and Technology November 6, 2023

Biden administration executive order tackles AI risks, but lack of privacy laws limits reach

by Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The comprehensive, even sweeping, set of guidelines for artificial intelligence that the White House…

Environment November 6, 2023

When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco’s PR playbook

by Jonathan Levy, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios…

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International November 6, 2023

Defending space for free discussion, empathy and tolerance on campus is a challenge during Israel-Hamas war

by David Mednicoff, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization and unrest since the Israel-Hamas…

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Labor November 6, 2023

Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 4, 2023 Local Black elected leaders aligned with racial and economic justice groups…

U.S. Congress November 6, 2023

U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 3, 2023 U.S. House Republicans are continuing to use government spending bills to…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Patches. I’ve been living on the street, and I need a loving home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 6, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a shy young dog in need of a loving family. Please adopt me!”

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

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