Articles by Norhasnima Dimacaling

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 January 30, 2024

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn, UMass Amherst and Daniel Skinner, Ohio University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Does living near a hospital make you more likely to…

Justice January 30, 2024

Nonwhite people are drastically underrepresented in local government

by Justin de Benedictis-Kessner, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Elected representatives in government don’t always look like the people they serve. The…

A white/black toy breed with a black leash

Pets and Pet Adoption January 30, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’ve been living on the street, and want to settle into a nice home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption January 30, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “What’s this? Is someone coming to adopt me? I sure hope so!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Climate and Weather January 30, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “This quizzical look is because I’m curious if you’ll adopt me!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption January 29, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m in deep contemplation about whether you’re going to adopt me into a loving home!”

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

Cobb weather December 17: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather January 29, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, January 29, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, January 29, 2024, with a high near 50 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Justice January 29, 2024

How to read a Supreme Court case: 10 tips for nonlawyers

by Ilisabeth S. Bornstein, Bryant University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From gun rights to the availability of the abortion pill to at least one…

Health Care January 28, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from January 19 to January 25

The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more…

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