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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…

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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

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

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans don’t want to see Congress…

Health Care March 11, 2025

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

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour March 10, 2025 Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned…

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Mableton March 11, 2025

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

At its meeting this Wednesday, March 12, the Mableton City Council will consider a resolution that will take required legal steps to establish a new health clinic on Riverside Parkway….

Opinion March 11, 2025

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

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Much has been made of a recent British survey claiming to show a majority of British Gen-Zers prefer a dictatorship….

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Powder Springs March 11, 2025

Powder Springs police investigate fatal shooting on New Macland Road

The Powder Springs Police Department announced a fatal shooting in the 3200 block of New Macland Road. Police had responded to a report of a person shot on Sunday March…

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Austell March 11, 2025

Global print service company expanding its footprint in Austell

By Mark Woolsey A global company providing marketing print and packaging services is expanding its footprint in Austell with upgraded technology and a doubling of its workforce. RRD says it’s…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 11, 2025

“My name is Andreas, and I want you to spring me from this jail!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 11, 2025

“My name is Roscoe, and I’m all dressed up and ready to go home with you!”

Roscoe “ain’t nuthin’ but a hound dog,” but in a patient loving home he’d make someone a wonderful companion. The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the…

Climate and Weather March 11, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with a high near 72 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather March 11, 2025

Approaching storm system might bring flooding to Georgia by the weekend

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. A high fire danger alert…

National March 10, 2025

Making English the official US language can’t erase the fact that the US has millions of Spanish speakers and a long multilingual history

by Daniel J. Olson, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] English should be the official language of the United States, says a new executive…

Health Care March 10, 2025

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

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

“My name is Andreas, and I want you to spring me from this jail!”

“My name is Roscoe, and I’m all dressed up and ready to go home with you!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Approaching storm system might bring flooding to Georgia by the weekend

Making English the official US language can’t erase the fact that the US has millions of Spanish speakers and a long multilingual history

NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest

Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care expenses

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

“My name is Andreas, and I want you to spring me from this jail!”

“My name is Roscoe, and I’m all dressed up and ready to go home with you!”

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Approaching storm system might bring flooding to Georgia by the weekend

Making English the official US language can’t erase the fact that the US has millions of Spanish speakers and a long multilingual history

NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest

Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care expenses

Cobb STEP Unit aids Kennesaw police investigating serious injury collision

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from February 28 to March 6

GA gas price drops on low oil prices; EV charging rates nationally remain stable

“I’m Cocoa, and I’m anxious to be adopted into a loving home!”