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Environment April 10, 2022

To protect wildlife from free-roaming cats, a zone defense may be more effective than trying to get every feline off the street

By Daniel Herrera, George Mason University and Travis Gallo, George Mason University Should domestic cats be allowed to roam freely outdoors? It’s a contentious issue. Those who say yes assert…

Adam Petty in suit, arms crossed in front of building

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…

Woman with lab smock looks at laptop monitor in laboratory

Science and Technology April 8, 2022

Fishing, strip clubs and golf: How male-focused networking in medicine blocks female colleagues from top jobs

By Jennifer R. Grandis, University of California, San Francisco [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Women have been entering academic medicine at nearly the same rate…

Science and Technology April 7, 2022

Repurposing generic drugs can reduce time and cost to develop new treatments – but low profitability remains a barrier

By Jonathan Sexton, University of Michigan [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Discovering new ways to use existing drugs can come about intentionally or by chance….

International April 7, 2022

What is going on in Pakistan? And why has the US been dragged into it?

By Ayesha Jalal, Tufts University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Pakistan, a nuclear nation that is home to some 220 million people, is in a…

Clockwise from upper left: Chimere Scott, a Tina Turner Tribute Artist who offers The Timeless Tina Tribute Show, American Hope Band, the hottest young country band to come out of Atlanta, Gold Standard Band, a cover band that plays hits from R&B group, and crowd scene from last year's festival (photo courtesy of Larche Communications)

Powder Springs April 6, 2022

Bringing the Sea to the Springs returns to Powder Springs

The following press release was submitted to us announcing the return of the Bringing the Sea to the Springs seafood festival in Powder Springs: ATLANTA, GA (April 5, 2022) – Fresh…

an electron microscope view of the virus that caused COVID. a circular area dotted with round spots

Health Care April 5, 2022

How the ‘test to treat’ initiative aims to get ahead of the next wave of COVID-19

By C. Michael White, University of Connecticut and Adrian V. Hernandez, University of Connecticut [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Going into the third year of…

Environment April 5, 2022

These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

by Stacy Morford, The Conversation [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] To most people, a solar farm or a geothermal plant is simply a power producer….

Numbers both as digits and spelled out scattered across the page in no particular order

Science and Technology April 4, 2022

Brains are bad at big numbers, making it impossible to grasp what a million COVID-19 deaths really means

By Lindsey Hasak, Stanford University and Elizabeth Y. Toomarian, Stanford University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As of April 2022, there have been nearly 1…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Transportation April 2, 2022

Resurfacing starts on Polk Street and Kennesaw Ave in Marietta

The Marietta Public Works Department began a resurfacing project on Polk Street and Kennesaw Avenue today. The project will be be completed by July 2, weather permitting. Polk Street will…

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