May 2024

Opinion May 13, 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Opinion May 13, 2024

Political Cartoon by John Cole

First published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission

A section of the map of Israel that includes Gaza

International May 13, 2024

I’ve spent decades overseeing relief operations around the world, and here’s what’s going wrong in Gaza

by Raymond Offenheiser, University of Notre Dame, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid persistent calls from the United States and other countries that Israel needs…

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 May 13, 2024

US is way stingier with maternity leave and child care than the rest of the world

by Joya Misra, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In most American families led by couples, both parents are in the workforce. Almost three-quarters…

Drawing of a woman working in bank of servers in data center

Environment May 13, 2024

Water-hogging data centers flagged in latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ environmental watchdog report

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2024 The Georgia Water Coalition released its annual report Thursday on the…

Health Care May 13, 2024

How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain

by Kevin F. Boehnke, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency announced in late April 2024 that it plans…

A graduation mortar-board cap, and a note saying "Job"

Opinion May 13, 2024

For The Cobb County Class Of 2024, Find Your Purpose

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s an old joke where a member of one political party considers how effective the head of the executive branch,…

Three people gathered around a wall-board with various business and industry symbols including gears and charts

Cobb County May 13, 2024

Job & Resource Expo at Cobb’s Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library is about more than just books (although books are still important!). The library is deeply involved in projects to improve the quality of life for…

A yellow labrador retriever looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption May 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a shy doggy in need of a patient loving family!”

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

An orange cat inside a cage, looking angry

Pets and Pet Adoption May 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Rudy, and I’m a sweet boy in need of a loving home!”

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

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May 2024

Political Cartoon by Clay Jones

Political Cartoon by John Cole

I’ve spent decades overseeing relief operations around the world, and here’s what’s going wrong in Gaza

US is way stingier with maternity leave and child care than the rest of the world

Water-hogging data centers flagged in latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ environmental watchdog report

How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain

For The Cobb County Class Of 2024, Find Your Purpose

Job & Resource Expo at Cobb’s Switzer Library

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a shy doggy in need of a patient loving family!”

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Rudy, and I’m a sweet boy in need of a loving home!”