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Weather December 21, 2022

Georgia DOT begins brine operations for the approaching frigid weather

The Georgia Department of Transportation issued the following press release about their preparation for the dangerously cold temperatures that are expected to hit north Georgia and the metro Atlanta region…

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Health Care December 21, 2022

The Case of the Two Grace Elliotts: A Medical Billing Mystery

This article by Mark Kreidler was first published in Kaiser Health News and on NPR, republished with permission. Mark Kreidler December 21, 2022 Earlier this year, Grace Elizabeth Elliott got…

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Smyrna December 21, 2022

Smyrna City Council approves $13 million mixed-use development where Ken’s Corner Grill used to be

by Arielle Robinson With Councilmember Susan Wilkinson recusing herself, Smyrna City Council voted 6-0 at Monday’s council meeting to bring a mixed-use development to the corner of Atlanta Road and…

Weather December 21, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 with a high near 45. Tonight there is a 30 percent chance of…

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Energy December 20, 2022

Georgia Power customers will foot $1.8B rate-hike tab after state regulators OK three-year plan

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 20, 2022 Georgia Power customers will be charged more for electricity over the…

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Weather December 20, 2022

Urgent wind chill watch issued for Cobb and other Georgia counties for Thursday through Saturday: “Dangerously cold winds possible”

The National Weather Service issued an urgent wind chill watch for Cobb County and a wide range of other counties that will be in effect from late Thursday through Saturday…

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Georgia December 20, 2022

Georgia legislative panel sounds call for state music promoter, revamped tax credit

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 20, 2022 A bipartisan state panel wants to remix the state’s tax credit…

2024 Elections, Elections December 20, 2022

Even if Jan. 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected

by Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The criminal referral of Donald Trump to the Department of Justice by a House…

Law Enforcement December 20, 2022

What the criminal referral of Trump means – a constitutional law expert explains the Jan. 6 committee action

by Margaret M. Russell, Santa Clara University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After 18 months investigating, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6…

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Kennesaw December 20, 2022

Construction to start on Kennesaw’s Depot Park amphitheater early 2023

By Rebecca Gaunt The yearslong Depot Park project is nearing the finale with Monday’s approval of the construction contract with Gay Engineering for the downtown amphitheater. Kennesaw City Council unanimously…

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