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Health Care May 15, 2024

Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

by Nikki Crowley, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With the new Amy Winehouse biopic “Back to Black” in U.S. theaters as of May…

Health Care January 23, 2024

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

by Karla Kaun, Brown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as…

Health Care April 13, 2023

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

By Melanie Dallas, LPC With the opioid crisis receiving so much news coverage nowadays, it can be easy to overlook the ongoing impact of one of the most pervasive and…

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Smyrna April 4, 2023

Smyrna City Council approves alcohol license for new BBQ restaurant on South Cobb Drive; purchase of new sanitation truck, and resurfacing tennis courts

In a short meeting with no contentious items on the agenda, the Smyrna City Council Monday evening approved a beer, wine and liquor pouring license for a new barbecue restaurant…

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Health Care January 17, 2023

Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects

by Christina Mair, University of Pittsburgh, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort…

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Holidays September 1, 2022

AAA will offer its Tow-to-go program to help keep alcohol-impaired drivers off the roads

Cobb County is a place difficult to travel in without a car, yet the county probably has as many alcohol-infused Labor Day parties, cookouts and special events as most other…

Health Care April 15, 2022

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

By Melanie Dallas, LPC There is a lot that people should understand about alcohol use disorder (AUD), but the most important is that individuals with AUD can recover. Like all…

Marietta November 14, 2021

Marietta alcohol license renewals due tomorrow

The City of Marietta posted the following notice on their website reminding businesses with alcohol licenses that the renewal deadline is tomorrow, Monday November 15. MARIETTA – Current City of…

Kennesaw August 4, 2021

Kennesaw convenience store cited twice for underage alcohol sales

By Rebecca Gaunt Regulars at the RK Market Shell gas station in Kennesaw will have to buy beer somewhere else for the next 30 days. The store, located on Cherokee…

Kennesaw October 15, 2020

City Council to hold hearing on changes to Kennesaw alcohol ordinance

The public will have the opportunity to address proposed changes to Kennesaw’s alcohol ordinance at Monday’s city council meeting. The amendment to the ordinance would only apply to businesses located…

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