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Health Care December 22, 2022

After Tuition, Books, and Room and Board, Colleges’ Rising Health Fees Hit a Nerve

This article by Phil Galewitz was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News December 19, 2022 You’ve compared tuition. Reviewed on-campus housing costs….

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Exercise and Fitness December 22, 2022

Kennesaw power walker Tracey Viars hits 4,000-day milestone

By Rebecca Gaunt When Tracey Viars completed her daily power walk Wednesday and opened the door of Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery in downtown Kennesaw, more than a dozen friends and…

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Weather December 22, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Thursday, December 22, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, December 22, with a high near 51 degrees. Tonight there is a chance of rain, possibly mixed…

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Weather December 22, 2022

Wind chill advisory for Cobb County and other parts of Georgia takes effect at midnight: Thursday, December 22

The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory for Cobb County on December 22, 2022. The advisory will be in effect from midnight Thursday until noon Saturday. What is…

Holidays December 21, 2022

How an American magazine helped launch one of Britain’s favorite Christmas carols

by Maura Ives, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 1906, a new carol appeared in “The English Hymnal,” an influential collection of…

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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…

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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