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Health Care November 27, 2024

Florida’s Deloitte-Run Computer System Cut Off New Moms Entitled to Medicaid

This article by Daniel Chang and Samantha Liss first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Daniel Chang and Samantha Liss November 26, 2024 In mid-May, Mandi Rokx had…

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Smyrna November 27, 2024

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, Braves and first responders host Shop with a Hero

Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s Shop With a Hero event, in collaboration with the Atlanta Braves and local first responders, returns to Smyrna on Dec. 13 The following news release was…

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Sports November 27, 2024

No Excuses For Keeping Andruw Jones Out Of The Hall Of Fame

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Amazingly, the greatest defensive centerfielder in Major League Baseball history, who just happens to have 400 home runs and 1289…

Health Care November 26, 2024

TV’s Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him To Lead

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir November 21, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the sprawling government agency that…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2024

Much cooler weather to descend on north and central Georgia Thursday Nov 21

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday, November 21. Much cooler air and gusty wind…

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Kennesaw November 19, 2024

Kennesaw City Council approves emergency stormwater repair, revisits public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt Three weeks ago, a Kennesaw homeowner reported to city officials that sinkholes were forming in her yard around an exposed storm drain. The city’s inspection found that…

Health Care November 19, 2024

Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Claims

This article by Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact November 18, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration could try to remove…

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Art November 19, 2024

Fun Holiday Offerings from Kennesaw State University’s School of Art and Design students

All photos provided by KSU’s School of Art and Design The School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University submitted the following announcement about its upcoming holiday events: Stuck…

Health Care November 18, 2024

Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen Updated November 14, 2024 Originally Published November 14, 2024 Many scientists at the federal…

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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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