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Health Care October 13, 2023

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

by Libby Richards, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high…

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International October 13, 2023

Intelligence failure or not, the Israeli military was unprepared to respond to Hamas’ surprise attack

by Liam Collins, United States Military Academy West Point, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the Israeli army has stepped up its counteroffensive into the…

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Georgia October 13, 2023

Georgia lawmakers pitch changes to dual enrollment program, including extending HOPE Grant eligibility

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 11, 2023 A state legislative panel unanimously approved recommendations for changes to the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “My name is Loli, and I’m eager to get adopted into a loving home!”

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

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Eve, and I’m a sweet kitty in need of a loving, permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tortoise point domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Climate and Weather October 13, 2023

Isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon in north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, Oct 13, 2023, but the highest likelihood of storms is…

Cobb weather July 12: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather October 13, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, October 13, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 13, 2023, with a high near 65 degrees. The National Weather Service has also issued…

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Marietta October 13, 2023

Expired license plate leads to arrest of Smyrna man for drug trafficking and firearms charges

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, a 33-year-old Smyrna man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after being pulled over…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County October 12, 2023

Suspect in double homicide on South Cobb Drive commits suicide as police approach

[Photo of Cobb County police vehicle: Larry Felton Johnson / Cobb County Courier] Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department reports that the department’s Major Crimes Unit is…

Powder Springs October 12, 2023

The City of Powder Springs holds grand opening for new Skate Park on Saturday, October 14

Wheeled wonders will take center stage as the City of Powder Springs holds the grand opening for its brand new Skate Park at Linear Park on Saturday, October 14. The…

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