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Transportation May 15, 2023

A conversation about e-bikes with a transportation researcher

E-bikes have become a popular mode of transportation in recent years, and a topic of conversation among transportation planners, sustainability advocates, and cycling advocates. The Courier spoke via teleconference with…

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Education May 13, 2023

Democrat Laura Judge announces candidacy for Cobb County school board

By Rebecca Gaunt Parent and activist Laura Judge will officially announce her candidacy for Cobb County Board of Education Post 5 next week. The campaign kickoff will take place at…

Marietta May 11, 2023

Marietta man receives 30-year-sentence for vehicular homicide after deliberately striking fiancee’s vehicle

For a fatal collision that reportedly arose after the defendant deliberately struck his fiancée’s vehicle, Michael Lauray of Marietta was sentenced to 30 years in prison by Cobb County Superior…

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Crime May 11, 2023

George Santos indicted on fraud, money laundering and other criminal charges – 3 essential reads

by Howard Manly, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even by today’s low ethical standards for politicians, George Santos is quite exceptional. The U.S….

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Kennesaw May 10, 2023

Pedestrian crosswalks to receive upgrades in Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Crossing the street in downtown Kennesaw will soon be safer for pedestrians. City Council is expected to approve plans to purchase six solar-powered crosswalk sign assemblies with…

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Georgia May 10, 2023

It’s a wrap: Georgia governor signs off on 250-plus bills by deadline

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 9, 2023 Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed legislation that would have allowed legislators to…

Cobb County May 10, 2023

GBI to investigate shooting of man and woman in Douglas County by Cobb County police

The Cobb County Police Department has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to conduct an independent investigation of an incident where Cobb police opened fire on a car, hitting…

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Health Care May 10, 2023

Legal Pot Is More Potent Than Ever — And Still Largely Unregulated

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 9, 2023 Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant’s main psychoactive ingredient,…

Kennesaw May 8, 2023

Yoga returns to Aviation Park in the Town Center area

The Town Center Community Alliance distributed the following press release: KENNESAW, GA – Town Center Community is bringing back Yoga in Aviation Park this summer. Starting June 3, and continuing…

Health Care May 8, 2023

Lead Contamination Surfaces in Affluent Atlanta Neighborhood

This article by Andy Miller first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller May 5, 2023 ATLANTA — Elizabeth Burns had just come inside from gardening in…

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