2024

Climate and Weather November 19, 2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued: cold front heading into north Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Tuesday, November 19, as a cold front heads toward…

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Smyrna November 18, 2024

News from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Photo above: Maria Shiung, photo courtesy of Keep Smyrna Beautiful Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following news release: KSB Volunteer Spotlight: Maria Shiung “If I have spare time and I…

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Politics November 18, 2024

Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

by Rachel Meade, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and…

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Health Care November 18, 2024

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as…

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History November 18, 2024

Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers

by Richard Gunderman, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With over 40 armed conflicts now taking place around the world, the costs of warfare…

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Elections November 18, 2024

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

by Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] According to The New York Times, “… a newly triumphant Republican president” is “once again…

Health Care November 18, 2024

State panel steering Georgia opioid settlement money recommends initial round of projects

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 14, 2024 This story was updated at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14,…

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Health Care November 18, 2024

Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen Updated November 14, 2024 Originally Published November 14, 2024 Many scientists at the federal…

Opinion November 18, 2024

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Cobb County November 18, 2024

Take a virtual tour of the newly revamped Gritters Library

Cobb County Public Library has created a virtual tour of its newly renovated Gritters Library branch. The tour includes audio narration. According to the announcement for the virtual tour: Discover…

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2024

Hazardous weather outlook issued: cold front heading into north Georgia

News from Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores

Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers

One election victory does not make a new era in American politics − here’s what history shows

State panel steering Georgia opioid settlement money recommends initial round of projects

Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Take a virtual tour of the newly revamped Gritters Library