2024

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Science and Technology December 8, 2024

Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth − so astrobiologists are coming up with a framework to study how complex systems evolve

by Chris Impey, University of Arizona, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We have only one example of biology forming in the universe – life on…

National December 8, 2024

Panel on Trump assassination attempts wraps up with Secret Service pledge of improvements

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 6, 2024 WASHINGTON — Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. touted multiple…

Environment December 8, 2024

Mining company vows to forge ahead when permitted despite feds’ Okefenokee Refuge expansion plan

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 6, 2024 The federal government is seeking public input on a proposal that…

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Health Care December 8, 2024

How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.’s Watch

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen December 6, 2024 The availability of safe, effective covid vaccines less than a year…

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Science and Technology December 8, 2024

Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, University of Southern California; Charles Liu, University of Southern California, and Michael A. Bonaguidi, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with…

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Business December 8, 2024

Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday tomorrow: “Building a stronger community through giving

The theme of the Cobb Chamber‘s December Marquee Monday tomorrow is “Building a stronger community through giving.” The Chamber distributed the following details for the event: WHO: Mike Plant, 2024…

Education December 8, 2024

Kennesaw State offers first rural management MBA in the country

The following article was posted on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University is launching a new Rural Management concentration for its Evening Master of Business…

A group of Sweetwater Mission volunteers and staff cheering in front of one of the organization's food distribution trucks

Cobb County December 8, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a food distribution

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos about two events that give back to the community, and make Cobb a better place. Vinings Cove Homeowners litter…

Climate and Weather December 8, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 8, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 8, 2024, with a high near 58 degrees. Tonight it is expected to shower, with…

Cumberland December 8, 2024

Bank of America awards $200K to Nobis Center

By Mark Woolsey Bank of America has announced a $200,000 grant award to Cobb-County-based Tommy Nobis Center as part of its 2024 Neighborhood Builder program. The bank says Nobis and…

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