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Education April 5, 2023

6 of 8 Ivy Leagues will soon have women as presidents — an expert explains why this matters

by Felecia Commodore, Old Dominion University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For the first time, a majority of Ivy League schools will soon be led…

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Smyrna April 4, 2023

Smyrna City Council approves alcohol license for new BBQ restaurant on South Cobb Drive; purchase of new sanitation truck, and resurfacing tennis courts

In a short meeting with no contentious items on the agenda, the Smyrna City Council Monday evening approved a beer, wine and liquor pouring license for a new barbecue restaurant…

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Georgia April 3, 2023

Governor warns of budget ‘holes’ after Georgia lawmakers sign off on new spending plan

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 30, 2023 Lawmakers signed off on a $32.4 billion spending plan for next…

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Health Care April 1, 2023

$50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash Is on the Way. We’re Tracking How It’s Spent.

This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani March 30, 2023 More than $50 billion in settlement funds is being delivered to…

Business March 30, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp to speak at Cobb Chamber on April 11

The Cobb Chamber will host an event on Tuesday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., featuring Governor Brian P. Kemp. Kemp will discuss the 2023 Legislative Session and how…

Education March 27, 2023

Report documents ‘explosive growth’ in Georgia’s school voucher spending; Georgia bill could expand that further

By Rebecca Gaunt A new report shows significant increases in voucher program spending in seven states, including Georgia, which went up 883% between 2008 and 2019. Public Funds Public Schools,…

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National March 21, 2023

Secession is here: States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America

by Michael J. Lee, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, wants a “national divorce.” In…

Health Care March 20, 2023

As opioids overdose deaths keep rising, report urges lawmakers to develop new approaches

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2023 WASHINGTON — Lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis, including the rise…

Smyrna March 19, 2023

Keep Smyrna Beautiful’s Garden Tour returns on Saturday, May 6, 2023

If you’re looking for a Spring event when the freezing weather we’ve been having here in Cobb County has finally past, and you’re beginning to get the gardening urge, Keep…

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Marietta March 15, 2023

Arrest made in serious injury hit-and-run of construction workers that happened on Roswell Road in Marietta

The Marietta Police department made an arrest in the March 12 hit-and-run in which the driver seriously injured two construction workers who were putting up a traffic directional board on…

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