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State Rep. Kevin Tanner presides over the initial Behavioral Health Innovation and Reform Commission meeting in 2019. Georgia Recorder file photo

Mental Health November 19, 2022

Veteran state lawmaker named to lead Georgia’s mental health reform efforts

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 16, 2022 The governor has appointed the head of an influential behavioral health…

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Health Care November 19, 2022

Abortion rights referendums are winning – with state-by-state battles over rights replacing national debate

by Rachel Rebouche, Temple University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The abortion landscape in the U.S. has been upended over the past five months, as…

Health Care November 19, 2022

Path Cleared for Georgia to Launch Work Requirements for Medicaid

This article by Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead November 18, 2022 [UPDATED at 2 p.m….

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2022 Elections November 19, 2022

Judge rules in favor of Georgia early voting in Senate runoff on Saturday after Thanksgiving

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 18, 2022 A Fulton County judge is clearing the path for Georgia’s local…

Cobb weather January 31: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Climate and Weather November 19, 2022

Dress for cool weather: Cobb County forecast for November 19, 2022

It’s a day to dress for cool weather. The National Weather Service forecasts increasing cloudiness here in Cobb County on Saturday November 19, with a high near 51 degrees. Patchy…

Transportation November 18, 2022

Major changes on Macland Road as Macland Circle closes to traffic for three months, section of Macland Road shifts onto newly constructed lanes

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the closure of Macland Circle and daytime lane closures on Macland Road this Saturday. The press release for the work describes the scope and…

Madelyn Orochena speaks at Cobb Elections headquarters (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

2022 Elections November 18, 2022

Memory card mishap means a recount for Kennesaw election

By Rebecca Gaunt In an election cycle fraught with problems for Cobb County, Madelyn Orochena had already started preparing to be sworn in Monday as the new Post 1 Kennesaw…

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Health Care November 18, 2022

COVID cases among Cobb County’s school-aged residents for the 14-day period ending November 17, 2022

The table below is a summary of the Georgia Department of Public Health‘s School Aged COVID-19 Data Report for the two-week period ending November 17, 2022. Cobb CountyAge categoryAll cases…

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Holiday events November 18, 2022

Powders Springs annual Christmas Parade to return Friday December 2

The City of Powder Springs issue the following press release about its annual Christmas Parade: “Powder Springs to ring in the holidays Friday, Dec. 2, with parade, tree lighting “Santa…

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