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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…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2025

“My name is Juno, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 12, 2025

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female black/brown rottweiler. The following information on this potential family member is…

Climate and Weather March 12, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather March 12, 2025

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and other metro counties

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for the afternoon of Wednesday, March 12, for Cobb County and other counties in the region for due to expected…

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Elections March 12, 2025

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

The unofficial results of the Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2 Democratic Party primary runoff show that former state Representative Erick Allen won with a commanding lead of 56.72 percent…

Marietta March 12, 2025

Fire in mechanic shop on Gann Road

On Tuesday afternoon, Cobb County and Marietta firefighters battled a blaze at a mechanic shop. The fire broke out at the shop in the 100 block of Gann Road around…

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Business March 12, 2025

Cobb Chamber wins 5-star designation

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Chamber has won a coveted 5-star designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, officials of the local business group announced. The chamber was cited…

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National March 11, 2025

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

by Charles Wise, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Amid the chaos of the Trump administration’s first few weeks in office, a…

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History March 11, 2025

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

by Alex Green, Harvard Kennedy School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies…

Health Care March 11, 2025

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

by Paul Shafer, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Efforts by Republicans in Congress to make steep spending cuts…

Health Care March 11, 2025

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

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

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

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

“My name is Juno, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted!”

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and other metro counties

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

Fire in mechanic shop on Gann Road

Cobb Chamber wins 5-star designation

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

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

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

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

“My name is Juno, and I’m wide-eyed in anticipation of being adopted!”

“My name is Amaya and I’m eager to join your family!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

High fire danger alert for Cobb County and other metro counties

Erick Allen wins with commanding lead in District 2 Democratic primary runoff

Fire in mechanic shop on Gann Road

Cobb Chamber wins 5-star designation

How Trump’s $2B court battle over foreign aid could reshape executive authority

The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard

Poll finds support for stable or increased Medicaid funding, including among Trump voters

MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

New Cobb & Douglas Public Health clinic on Mableton City Council agenda

Young Voters Know Some, But Not Enough About Limits On Presidential Power

Powder Springs police investigate fatal shooting on New Macland Road

Global print service company expanding its footprint in Austell