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Economy January 20, 2024

You’ve Got To Give Georgians Some “Credit” For Paying Off Their Debts Better

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s some good news, and bad news, for Georgians when it comes to their credit scores. The Peach State doesn’t…

A detailed map of the boil water advisory for the southern part of Cobb County. A text description is in the article.

Environment January 20, 2024

UPDATE: Boil water advisory in Cobb County lifted

UPDATE: Cobb County updated with an announcement that the boil water advisory has been lifted. The following was posted to the county website: BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTEDThe Boil Water Advisory…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community January 20, 2024

Cold Weather, Hot Coffee at Cool Beans

[Photo: Brian Benefield] [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] It has been unusually cold for the South recently, and there is no more…

Climate and Weather January 20, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, January 20, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with a high near 29 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Climate and Weather January 20, 2024

Arctic air mass enters north Georgia bringing dangerous wind chill

An arctic air mass has entered north Georgia, affecting Cobb County and numerous other Georgia counties. It is expected to linger through the weekend. There are wind chill advisories for…

Education January 19, 2024

Superintendent to remove more books from Cobb schools

[Screenshot of Ava Bussey speaking during public comment at Cobb school board meeting] by Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale gave a shout out to the Marietta…

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Education January 19, 2024

Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support

by Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus…

Airlines January 19, 2024

Why did Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place? The answer comes down to money

by Amy Fraher, Yale University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The aviation industry is still in shock from a near disaster on Jan. 5, 2024,…

Justice January 19, 2024

A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power

by Robin Kundis Craig, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Jan. 17, 2024, in two…

Health Care January 19, 2024

Boomers have a drug problem, but not the kind you might think

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Baby boomers – that’s anyone born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1964 –…

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