2024

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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Climate and Weather May 13, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, May 13, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, May 13, 2024, with a high near 69 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Transportation May 13, 2024

Gas prices in Georgia dip by an average of 5 cents per gallon

The Georgia gas price average decreased by five cents per gallon at the pump compared to a week ago. As of early Monday morning, Georgians were paying an average price…

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Climate and Weather May 13, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook for central and north Georgia, Monday, May 13

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, May 13. There is a chance of isolated…

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Transportation May 12, 2024

First of two public meetings about proposed CobbLinc Microtransit Project Monday in Powder Springs

The first of two public meetings about Cobb DOT and CobbLinc’s proposed microtransit project will be held on Monday, May 13, at the Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder…

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