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Health Care April 2, 2025

Trump Says He’ll Stop Health Care Fraudsters. Last Time, He Let Them Walk.

This article by Brett Kelman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman April 1, 2025 Five years ago, the CEO of one of the largest pain…

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Georgia April 2, 2025

Georgia lawmakers OK bill to create school safety protocols as response to Apalachee High shooting

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2025 A bill that sets up new security protocols that are intended…

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Food Security April 2, 2025

GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congress may soon consider whether to cut spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…

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National April 2, 2025

Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment

by Mark Satta, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Only one person, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has ever served more than two terms as…

Cobb County April 1, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb Joins 5th Annual Welcome to South Cobb Festival

Welcome to South Cobb submitted the following announcement: In its fifth year, Welcome to South Cobb focuses on the sustainability of its community members with a theme of hope, wellness,…

Weather April 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with a high near 75 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy,…

Acworth April 1, 2025

Acworth police arrest 17-year-old suspect in school shooting threat

Acworth Police have arrested a student at North Cobb Christian School after a social media threat against the school on Monday. Police say they responded to the campus at 4500…

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Music April 1, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Celebrates a Decade of Inclusion

Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra distributed the following announcement of its sensory-friendly performance of “Peter and the Wolf.” The Georgia Symphony Orchestra continues its decade-long commitment to accessible music with performances…

Opinion April 1, 2025

Replacing Judges With Powerful Chief Executives Is A Bad Idea

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As the Trump Administration has its showdown with the American judicial system, it’s worth evaluating several examples where the judicial…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 1, 2025

“My name is Hendrix. Are you here to adopt me?”

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

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