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Zach Binney, his wife Amy and their six-month-old son Jacob. Jacob was conceived with the help of in vitro fertilization, and Binney worries changes to Georgia abortion law could prevent families like his from growing. Photo courtesy of Zach Binney.

Health Care November 22, 2022

Georgia’s on-again, off-again abortion restrictions create doubt for future of fertility treatments

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 22, 2022 On Friday, Zach Binney, an assistant professor at Emory University’s Oxford…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna November 22, 2022

Smyrna holds brief City Council meeting before Thanksgiving

by Arielle Robinson Smyrna City Council held a short regular meeting in City Hall Monday evening. Below are some of the things the mayor and council did: The City issued…

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Climate and Weather November 22, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Tuesday November 22, 2022

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, November 22, with a high near 57. Tonight it will be partly cloudy, with an overnight…

Thanksgiving November 21, 2022

Retailers may see more red after Black Friday as consumers say they plan to pull back on spending – acting as if the US were already in a recession

Ayalla A. Ruvio, Michigan State University and Forrest Morgeson, Michigan State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Retailers are gearing up for another blockbuster holiday…

Environment November 21, 2022

Saga of proposed mine at Okefenokee Swamp’s edge still mired in legal challenges, regulatory reviews

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2022 Conservationists are waging another legal challenge against a company’s strip-mining plans…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Government transparency and freedom of information November 21, 2022

Audits — Hidden Until Now — Reveal Millions in Medicare Advantage Overcharges

This article by Fred Schulte was first published in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News and Holly Hacker November 21, 2022 Newly released federal audits…

Guest Opinion November 21, 2022

David Ralston cared, and Georgia is the better for it

By Melanie Dallas, LPC I remember the first time I met Speaker David Ralston, though he was not yet Speaker. I had been working with the parent of a local…

A bunch of colorful eggs surrounded by a spiral swirl of lavender stems and flowers

Second Helpings November 21, 2022

Pine Grove Farm Delivers Eggs and More

by Brian Benefield [This article is part of the Second Helpings series of articles about food and eating in Cobb County] I love eggs. No, I mean, I really, really…

Health Care November 21, 2022

After Election Win, California’s AG Turns to Investigating Hospital Algorithms for Racial Bias

This article by Mark Kreidler first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Mark Kreidler November 21, 2022 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Attorney General Rob Bonta sailed to victory…

Thanksgiving November 21, 2022

Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?

by Troy Bickham, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

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