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Environment May 16, 2024

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

by Christina Grozinger, Penn State and Harland Patch, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the…

U.S. Congress May 16, 2024

Term limits aren’t the answer

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] There’s no denying that the current Congress has been one of the most chaotic…

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

Education May 16, 2024

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

by Christopher Wong Michaelson, University of St. Thomas and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Class of 2024 had a college…

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 16, 2024

Why One New York Health System Stopped Suing Its Patients

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey May 15, 2024 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jolynn Mungenast spends her days looking…

Justice May 16, 2024

Georgia Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Athens DA’s claim of open records exemption

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 15, 2024 Georgia’s Supreme Court will rule in the coming months on a…

Pets and Pet Adoption May 16, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Lunar, and I’m a big kitty in need of a home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption May 16, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Ponky, and I’m a small hairy dog in need of a home!”

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

A flyer for a Get Out the Vote Party with the same text as that in the article

Elections May 16, 2024

Get Out the Vote block party at Riverview Landing Friday

The following public service announcement was submitted to the Cobb County Courier: In partnership with some of Cobb County Commissioners’ offices, Riverview Landing is hosting a Get Out the Vote…

Members of the Housing Stability Court program from Cobb County Magistrate Court and the Center for Family Resources

Housing May 16, 2024

Families in Cobb Celebrate Having a Home and Stability

Members of the Housing Stability Court program from Cobb County Magistrate Court and the Center for Family Resources (Photo: Cobb County Government) The Center for Family Resources submitted the following…

Education May 16, 2024

Public pushback mounting against Cobb schools graduation/event center

Cobb school district superintendent Chris Ragsdale (third from Left) flanked by three of the board member supporting the approved event center By Rebecca Gaunt Though it has already been approved…

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