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Transportation August 13, 2024

A packed Baltimore trolley illustrates the ups and downs of US public transit

by Nicholas Dagen Bloom, Hunter College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since the 1940s, there has been a broad shift away from public transit across…

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Elections August 13, 2024

Third party candidates still battling for spot on Georgia ballot as alternative to Trump, Harris

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 9, 2024 Georgians casting ballots this November will have the option to choose…

Climate and Weather August 13, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Cleo, and I need a permanent loving home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tortoise shell domestic…

A white/gray husky looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption August 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Bruno, and wouldn’t you like to take me home with you?”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male white/gray husky/malamute. The following…

A black/white mixed breed puppy with a blue leash, inside a cage

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a sweet-tempered doggy in need of a new home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized male black/white mixed breed…

A tabby/white dog sitting on a blue/white cloth

Pets and Pet Adoption August 12, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m Katnis and I’m a sweet kitty in need of a new home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tabby/white domestic medium…

Elections August 12, 2024

Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking

by Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends –…

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Health Care August 11, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 2 to August 8

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…

Politics August 10, 2024

Members of Congress undermine the country – and their own legitimacy – with antidemocratic rhetoric

by Christopher Miller, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Blame was cast far and wide after the attempted assassination of former President Donald…

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Acworth March 12, 2025

Dr. Bryant Harris retires as pastor of Mars Hill Presbyterian

Photo: Dr. Bryant Harris and his wife Linda Harris Rob Walter, a deacon at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, and member of the church’s marketing committee, distributed the following announcement: After…

Health Care March 12, 2025

From TB to HIV/AIDS to cancer, disease tracking has always had a political dimension, but it’s the foundation of public health

by Amy Lauren Fairchild, Syracuse University and Ronald Bayer, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Federal datasets began disappearing…

Law March 12, 2025

What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

by Jennifer Safstrom, Vanderbilt University and Ryan Riedmueller, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil…

Government Transparency March 12, 2025

The sun is setting on government transparency in Florida – and secrecy creep is affecting the rest of the US, too

by David Cuillier, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Florida, the “Sunshine State,” once known as a beacon of government transparency, is growing…

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