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 February 23, 2023

Proposed Georgia House mental health reforms aim to increase access to beds, caregivers

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 21, 2023 A bipartisan group of lawmakers intends to build on last year’s…

Science and Technology February 23, 2023

ChatGPT could be an effective and affordable tutor

by Anne Trumbore, University of Virginia [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Imagine a private tutor that never gets tired, has access to massive amounts of…

Hazardous Cargo Crossing sign (public domain)

Transportation February 22, 2023

Train derailments get more headlines, but truck crashes involving hazardous chemicals are more frequent and deadly in US

by Michael F. Gorman, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Less than two weeks after train cars filled with hazardous chemicals derailed in…

abstract jail bars (created at the Cobb County Courier)

Health Care February 22, 2023

A Law Was Meant to Free Sick or Aging Inmates. Instead, Some Are Left to Die in Prison.

This article by Fred Clasen-Kelly first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Fred Clasen-Kelly February 21, 2023 Jimmy Dee Stout was serving time on drug charges when he…

Scales of Justice with the word justice over it.

Cobb County Police Department February 22, 2023

Republican state lawmaker renews effort to divert 17-year-olds to juvenile court system

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 21, 2023 Georgia is one of three states where a 17-year-old who is…

Cobb weather December 31: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather February 22, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with a high near 78 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

A tri-color puppy, held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption February 22, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “This table is cold! Adopt me and take me to a nice, warm home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption February 22, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I was living on the street before these people took me in. Now I need a permanent home, so please adopt me!”

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

A tabby/white cat held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption February 21, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I know you need a cute kitty-cat in your house and I’m a cute kitty-cat. So what are you waiting for? Adopt me!”

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

A white dog with a black leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption February 21, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Despite my obvious cuteness I am NOT a stuffed toy. I’m a live dog who needs a good family, so please adopt me!”

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

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