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Transportation December 30, 2024

Georgia gasoline price average drops a modest 2 cents

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped two cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded. “Crude oil remains…

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Climate and Weather December 30, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, December 30, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 30, 2024, with a high near 61 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 30, 2024

I’m Jordan, and I’m already leashed up so you can take me home with you!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption December 30, 2024

“I’m Mahi, and while I appreciate the attention, I really need a permanent home!”

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

Cobb County December 29, 2024

East Cobb’s Mountain View Regional Library transitions into 2025 with reading and gaming events

By Kelly Johnson Mountain View Regional Library starts the new year off with reading and gaming events scheduled for January. Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Storytime readings prepare young children for…

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Cobb County December 29, 2024

Cobb County issues update on storm damage in county

Cobb County issued the following update of storm damage in the county: Most of the roads in Cobb County affected by overnight storms have reopened to traffic. However, some areas…

Health Care cost December 29, 2024

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

by James B. Rebitzer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of…

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History December 29, 2024

How should we look to history to make sense of Luigi Mangione’s alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

by Richard White, Stanford University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I’m a Gilded Age historian who has drawn parallels between our current moment and the…

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Health Care cost December 29, 2024

The moral dimension to America’s flawed health care system

by Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has set off…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia December 29, 2024

Caregivers of Georgians with disabilities finally realizing long-awaited pay hike

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 23, 2024 Workers who assist Georgians with disabilities are starting to see a…

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