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Health Care June 28, 2023

The Hospital Bills Didn’t Find Her, but a Lawsuit Did — Plus Interest

This article by Bram Sable-Smith first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bram Sable-Smith June 27, 2023 Bethany Birch had pain in her diaphragm on and off for…

Health Care April 11, 2023

Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body

by Christopher Damman, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the…

Health Care March 24, 2023

Being ‘Socially Frail’ Comes With Health Risks for Older Adults

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham March 23, 2023 Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in…

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Cobb County Public Library June 4, 2022

Cobb Public Library begins free summer meals for children this coming week

The Cobb County Public Library announced on its website that it is partnering with Georgia Educational Resources, Inc. (GER) to provide free summer meals for children beginning the coming week….

2022 Elections April 28, 2022

Rep. Scott opens hearing on the federal anti-hunger program SNAP

U.S. Congressional Representative David Scott of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes the southern portion of Cobb County, opened a hearing entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The…

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Education April 28, 2022

Georgia college students learning hard economics lessons as cost of living rises

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]April 28, 2022 Gaggles of dogs frolicked about on Kennesaw State University’s campus green Wednesday,…

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2022 Elections April 9, 2022

Q & A with Adam Petty, Democratic hopeful for State Senate District 38

By Arielle Robinson Adam Petty, a Democratic candidate for State Senate District 38, spoke with the Courier Wednesday morning about his background and campaign. Petty is one of three Democrats…

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Health Care December 14, 2021

Wellstar and Bee Downtown

Wellstar Health System distributed the following press release about their partnership with Bee Downtown, an innovative program that will pair beehives with Wellstar Vinings Health Park in Smyrna. Marietta, Ga….

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Mableton September 28, 2021

Family Life Restoration Center delivers aid to Hurricane Ida victims

The Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton sponsored a convoy to New Orleans to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Ida, after devastating landfalls across the Caribbean, made…

Economy March 10, 2021

Rep. David Scott’s office issues statement on passage of American Rescue Plan Act

U.S. Representative David Scott‘s office issued the following press release celebrating the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan Act by the House. Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13)…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

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