May 2024

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Health Care May 9, 2024

Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban serves as a cautionary tale for reproductive health care across the US

by Swapna Reddy, Arizona State University and Mary Saxon, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on April…

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Elections May 9, 2024

What early 2024 polls are revealing about voters of color and the GOP − and it’s not all about Donald Trump

by Daniel Martinez HoSang, Yale University and Micah English, Yale University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] By the end of winter 2024, the return of…

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Science and Technology May 9, 2024

Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations

by Daniel Veghte, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people…

Elections May 9, 2024

U.S. House GOP targets noncitizen voting, even though it’s rare

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 8, 2024 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday unveiled a bill…

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Cobb County May 9, 2024

Two men sentenced to life after murder of father during 48-hour robbery spree in Cobb County

Stiff sentences were handed down to two of the men involved in a violent 48-hour robbery and murder spree in Cobb County. Elijah Bailey, 20, and Miguel Romo, 21, were…

Announcement for the Mountain to River Trailfest to be held Saturday May 11

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community May 9, 2024

Marietta Arts Council Presents M2R Trailfest 2024

Image above provided by the Marietta Arts Council [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Many busy bees were buzzing on the M2R trail…

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Pets and Pet Adoption May 9, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Batman. All I need is a loving family and a cape!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black pit bull type. The following information on this potential family…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 9, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Snickers, and I’m every bit as cute as my name. Adopt, please!”

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

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Mableton May 9, 2024

Mableton City Council to narrow down vendor list for Comprehensive Plan, extends business license late fees waiver

By Arielle Robinson Mableton City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening on items related to its 2045 Comprehensive Plan, business license application and renewal late fee waivers. Councilwoman Dami Oladapo was…

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Climate and Weather May 9, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, May 9, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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