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Education April 28, 2022

Georgia college students learning hard economics lessons as cost of living rises

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]April 28, 2022 Gaggles of dogs frolicked about on Kennesaw State University’s campus green Wednesday,…

Climate and Weather April 28, 2022

Midday weather outlook for Cobb County, Thursday April 28

Here’s the midday weather outlook for Cobb County as of late morning on Thursday April 28. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies in Cobb County to continue for the…

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Health Care April 28, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: April 28, 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health is now reporting on the COVID numbers for the state weekly instead of daily. The numbers in this report were taken from the Georgia…

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Art April 28, 2022

Raffle of art-inspired flower arrangements to benefit Marietta Educational Garden Center

Flower arrangements inspired by flower-themed works of art will be raffled off at the opening of an exhibit as a fundraiser for the Marietta Education Garden Center. The exhibit is…

2022 Elections April 28, 2022

NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia Endorses Rep. Renitta Shannon for Lieutenant Governor

NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia endorsed Georgia State Representatvie Renitta Shannon for Lieutenant Governor. Shannon is running in a crowded May 24 Democratic primary for the position, which has no incumbent this…

2022 Elections April 28, 2022

Q & A with Titus Nichols, Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 37

By Arielle Robinson The Courier spoke over the phone with Titus Nichols, a Democratic hopeful for Georgia State Senate District 37, about his campaign and background. Nichols announced his run…

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Climate and Weather April 28, 2022

High danger of fire continues in Cobb County and parts of north and central Georgia Thursday April 28

The outlook for a high danger of fire continues for Thursday afternoon and evening, April 28. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook that warns of high danger…

Economy April 27, 2022

Census Bureau: E-commerce skyrocketed during pandemic

E-commerce surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic as people stayed home and found alternative ways to shop. According to an article by Mayumi Brewster posted on the U.S. Census Bureau’s…

Town Center April 27, 2022

Town Center Community Alliance releases Request for Proposals for a “creative placemaking master plan”

The Town Center Community Alliance (Alliance) announced in a press release that they have released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a plan focused on public art and cultural…

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Climate and Weather April 27, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday April 28, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies in Cobb County on Thursday April 28 with a high near 78 degrees. 7-day forecast This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve…

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Climate January 14, 2025

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

by Patrick Megonigal, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025…

Education January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 Georgia’s school kids are heading back to school on Monday, and Georgia…

Immigration January 14, 2025

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

by Shoumita Dasgupta, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Threats of mass deportations loom on the post-2024 election horizon. Some supporters claim these will…

International January 14, 2025

Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the US

by Carla Martinez Machain, University at Buffalo; Michael A. Allen, Boise State University, and Michael E. Flynn, Kansas State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission]…

Georgia January 14, 2025

Georgia lawmakers’ expected debates to include IVF protections, lawsuit limits in 2025 Legislature

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 13, 2025 New dome, who dis? Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol…

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