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Aging November 13, 2023

Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham November 10, 2023 Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in…

U.S. Congress November 13, 2023

With government funding running out soon, expect more brinkmanship despite public dismay at political gridlock

by Laurel Harbridge-Yong, Northwestern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Much of the news coverage of the discussions and negotiations aimed at averting a government…

Health Care November 13, 2023

A New RSV Shot Could Help Protect Babies This Winter — If They Can Get It in Time

This article by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting November 9, 2023 Emily Bendt was in her…

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Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Boboa, and I need a new and loving home!”

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

Pets and Pet Adoption November 13, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I am a small, sweet terrier mix in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female brown/white terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Elections November 13, 2023

Can The Tea Leaves From The 2023 Election Tell Us Anything About 2024?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Yogi Berra once said “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” The question is whether we can…

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Transportation November 13, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to drop steadily

The Georgia gasoline price average continues its decline. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.85 per gallon for regular unleaded. According to the weekly report from AAA:…

Climate and Weather November 13, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, November 13, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, November 13, 2023, with a high near 65 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Cobb County November 12, 2023

Cobb library wins award for fall prevention initiative

The Cobb County Public Library is known for its books and its digital offerings, but a lot more is done by the library system, and some of it might be…

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Education November 12, 2023

Secrecy dominated Cobb school board redistricting process, court documents show

Screenshot: School board member Randy Scamihorn By Rebecca Gaunt Court documents show that Cobb County school board member Randy Scamihorn met with former Republican state representative Earl Ehrhart to discuss…

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