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Cobb County November 28, 2023

Register requests $1.59 million to handle Cobb public safety costs for 2025 MLB All-Star Game

According to a news release posted to the Cobb County website, Cobb Public Safety Director Michael Register has requested that the Cobb Board of Commissioners approve $1,589,752.00 in expenditures for…

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Marietta November 10, 2023

Marietta announces pay increases for public safety and other city staff

The City of Marietta announced in a news release that the city council unanimously approved salary increases and changes to the city’s pay and classification system resulting in the largest…

Cobb County November 7, 2023

Cobb County Public Safety Foundation provides decontamination device for the fire department

by Larry Felton Johnson With the help of donations from the public, the Cobb County Public Safety Foundation donated a “Storm Stick” to the Cobb County Fire Department. The Storm…

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International October 18, 2023

Decades of underfunding, blockade have weakened Gaza’s health system − the siege has pushed it into abject crisis

by Yara M. Asi, University of Central Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the wounded, injured and sick in Gaza, there is seemingly no…

Health Care September 20, 2023

Health Workers Warn Loosening Mask Advice in Hospitals Would Harm Patients and Providers

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen September 18, 2023 Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the…

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Accountability Courts September 8, 2023

Cobb County Mental Health Court celebrates ten years providing treatment and accountability

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Ann B. Harris led a group of officials and supporters in a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the count’s Mental Health Court (MHC). The…

Health Care September 5, 2023

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health holds governing board meeting

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health submitted the following report on its recent governing board meeting: The Highland Rivers Behavioral Health governing board held its first meeting of the 2024 fiscal year…

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Cobb County September 1, 2023

Safe Kids Cobb County receives $5,000 grant for child safety initiatives

According to a news release from Cobb & Douglas Public Health, the Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation for Safe Kids Cobb County has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the…

Climate August 28, 2023

More Cities Address ‘Shade Deserts’ as Extreme Heat Triggers Health Issues

This article by Lauren Peace and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay Times, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Peace, Tampa Bay Times and Jack Prator, Tampa Bay…

Health Care August 21, 2023

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to host veterans suicide prevention event

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health issued the following announcement about an upcoming community symposium on veteran suicide prevention: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will host a community symposium on veteran suicide prevention…

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