April 2024

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Energy April 15, 2024

Critics pan Georgia Power fossil fuel plans ahead of state PSC hearing

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 12, 2024 The state’s utility regulators are set to vote Tuesday on Georgia…

Crime April 15, 2024

Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 13, 2024 Donald Trump on Monday in a New York City courtroom will…

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Health Care April 15, 2024

Nearly 1 in 4 Adults Dumped From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured, Survey Finds

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News April 12, 2024 Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid…

Cobb County April 15, 2024

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation to hold Military Ball & Gala

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. distributed the following announcement about their April 20 Military Ball & Gala, entitled “Building to Honor.” In support of and inspired by our Veterans, Cobb…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Just look at this friendly face! Then adopt me …”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a xlarge-sized male black/brown shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

A tabby cat inside a cage, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption April 15, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ll just sit back here in the shadows while you decide to adopt me!”

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

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Transportation April 15, 2024

Georgia gas price surge on oil prices, increased demand & escalating Middle East conflict

Gasoline prices surged 10 cents per gallon over the past week, driven by rising oil prices, increased demand, and escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to AAA’s weekly report,…

International April 15, 2024

Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?

by Javed Ali, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a “shadow war.” Falling short…

Climate and Weather April 15, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, April 15, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 15, 2024, with a high near 84 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

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Kennesaw April 15, 2024

Open Letter from A Better Cobb to Kennesaw City Council

[The following open letter to the Kennesaw City Council was submitted by A Better Cobb] Dear Mayor Easterling and Councilmembers, We are writing to advocate for an Accessory Dwelling Unit…

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Opinion January 8, 2025

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Immigration January 8, 2025

Providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants improves birth outcomes, research shows

by Margot Moinester, Washington University in St. Louis and Kaitlyn Stanhope, Emory University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When states give driver’s licenses to undocumented…

Environment January 8, 2025

Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards

by Laura Russo, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen….

Literature January 8, 2025

What Shakespeare revealed about the chaotic reign of Richard III – and why the play still resonates in the age of Donald Trump

by David Sterling Brown, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous…

Health Care cost January 8, 2025

Biden Administration Bars Medical Debt From Credit Scores

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey January 7, 2025 The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday issued…

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