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Transportation May 31, 2024

Cobb DOT will hold an open house about signage improvements on Powder Springs Road at Hollydale

The Cobb County Department of Transportation will hold an open house to present the community with options for the revitalization of signage along Powder Springs Road near the Hollydale neighborhood….

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Cobb County May 30, 2024

Cobb County firefighters to share storytime adventures at Cobb Libraries

Image courtesy of Cobb County Public Library The Cobb Public Library distributed the following news release about a partnership between Cobb County firefighters and the libraries: Cobb County firefighters will…

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Psychology May 29, 2024

What QAnon supporters, butthole sunners and New Age spiritualists have in common

by Christopher T. Conner, University of Missouri-Columbia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, former NBA player Royce…

Health Care May 29, 2024

A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

by Anelyssa D’Abreu, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement,…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Environment May 29, 2024

EPA just rejected Alabama’s plan for a state-run coal ash program. What does it mean for Georgia?

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2024 This story was updated at 7:40 p.m. on May 28 with…

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Aging May 29, 2024

New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham May 28, 2024 Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they…

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Sports May 29, 2024

Atlanta Is Better Off With In-House Talent, Or A Homecoming, To Replace Acuña

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When Ronald Acuña went down in a heap trying to get back to second base, perhaps the entire Southern region…

A map of the area of Lake Allatoona where the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility

Environment May 29, 2024

Cobb County reports wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported that a spill into Lake Allatoona occurred last week on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. According to the county’s alert, “Cobb County Water System’s Northwest…

roadwork equipment in article about lane closed SR 360

Transportation May 24, 2024

Cobb DOT announces lane closures at Shallowford and Wesley Chapel roads Wed May 29

Cobb County Department of Transportation announced there will be lane closures on Wednesday, May 29, near the intersection of Shallowford and Wesley Chapel roads. View Larger Map Contractors will…

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Climate May 23, 2024

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

by Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University, [This article first appeared…

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