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Cobb County December 14, 2024

UPDATE: Motorcyclist receives life-threatening injuries in collision on East-West Connector near South Cobb Drive

[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to omit the names of people involved in traffic incidents that are still under investigation] According to a public information release…

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Climate and Weather December 14, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 14, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with a high near 54 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Medicine December 13, 2024

Vaccines and values: When you’re having a tough conversation about medicine, don’t just pile on evidence − listen to someone’s ‘moral foundations’

by John Rovers, Drake University and David Higgins, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s that special time of year…

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International December 13, 2024

15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly

by Arthur Cosby, Mississippi State University and Viswadeep Lebakula, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Coastal populations are expanding quickly around the…

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Curious Kids December 13, 2024

What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?

by Nicole Granucci, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…

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Economy December 13, 2024

Proposals to rein in child care costs in Georgia gain early support from Senate leaders

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 13, 2024 This story was updated at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13…

Health Care December 13, 2024

Patients Couldn’t Pay Their Utility Bills. One Hospital Turned to Solar Power for Help.

This article by Martha Bebinger, WBUR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Martha Bebinger, WBUR December 12, 2024 Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical…

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Marietta December 13, 2024

Today is the deadline to enter the Marietta Mayor’s Christmas Lights Decorating Contest

If you are in the City of Marietta, and have a home business or car with impressive Christmas lights, today is the deadline to submit your display for the annual…

Business December 13, 2024

Northwest Cobb Area Council names 2024 Citizens of the Year

The Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council has named the 2024 Citizens of the Year for its four districts: Corporal Tamara Severtson (Acworth), Lewis and Andrew Bramlett (Kennesaw), Justin O’Dell…

Climate and Weather December 13, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, December 13, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, December 13, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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