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Cobb County January 1, 2024

Cobb E911 urges residents to support reclassification of emergency dispatchers

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications issued the following appeal to Cobb residents to support two bipartisan bills that have been submitted in the U.S. House and Senate, HR…

Justice December 14, 2023

US Supreme Court to decide fate of medication abortion access nationwide

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear…

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Cobb County December 5, 2023

A Cobb Legal Aid attorney explains food stamps (SNAP)

Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for all members of a family to lead active, healthy lives. It is a global concern, affecting diverse populations…

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Science and Technology November 22, 2023

Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden

by Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The turmoil at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, bookended by the board of directors firing high-profile CEO…

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Aging November 22, 2023

Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

This article by Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia first appeared in KFF Health News and in the New York Times, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News and JoNel…

Health Care November 21, 2023

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness

by Kimberly Baker, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No…

Aging November 21, 2023

Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News November 20, 2023 Assisted living centers have become an appealing retirement…

Business November 19, 2023

Reminder for hospitality and tourism companies: grants still available until December 8

Cobb County posted a reminder to the county website that applications for Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Employee Retention Grants are still open until December 8. If you have a business…

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Sports November 18, 2023

Cobb County to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Major League Baseball announced that the 2025 All-Star Game will be coming to Cobb County. Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid released the following statement: “I am grateful…

Drugs November 17, 2023

What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses? A medical toxicologist explains

by Kavita Babu, UMass Chan Medical School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Buying drugs on the street is a game of Russian roulette. From Xanax…

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