February 2024

Economy February 1, 2024

With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game

by Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If there’s one thing you can say about Fed policymakers, it’s that they…

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Nutrition February 1, 2024

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

by Eyleen Jorgelina O’Rourke, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an…

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Sports February 1, 2024

Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate…

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Science and Technology February 1, 2024

Why are so many robots white?

by Mark Paterson, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Problems of racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence algorithms and the data used…

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Labor February 1, 2024

Georgia Senate panel advances bill aimed at making the state even less hospitable to union workers

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 1, 2024 A bill backed by Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at making it…

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Economy February 1, 2024

How metro Atlanta compares to other metro areas in terms of inflation

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College At one point during the pandemic, the inflation rate hit its highest levels since the late 1970s and early 1980s….

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Mableton February 1, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library shows the love in February

South Cobb Regional Library (photo above by Semmendinger — licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution Share Alike) by Kelly Johnson In its continuation of community support, South Cobb Regional Library…

Pets and Pet Adoption February 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a little 5-pound kitty who’s been living on the street. Adopt me!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption February 1, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Just take a look at this cheerful hairy face, and adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tan/white poodle. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather February 1, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, February 1, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 1, 2024, with a high near 57 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly cloudy,…

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