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Aging November 21, 2023

Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News November 20, 2023 Assisted living centers have become an appealing retirement…

Climate and Weather November 21, 2023

Wave of thunderstorms and gusty wind expected in Cobb County and region Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Tuesday November 21. Thunderstorms are expected to move across the region,…

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Holidays November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

by Julie Pollock, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals,…

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Environment November 20, 2023

Environmental groups call for federal action after regulators OK Georgia Power coal ash permit

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 18, 2023 Environmental advocates are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to…

Transportation November 19, 2023

I-75 lane closures near Marietta will continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that lane closures on I-75 near Marietta will continue until Monday morning. GDOT’s press release described the scope and schedule for the work…

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International November 17, 2023

Hamas isn’t the first military group to hide behind civilians as a way to wage war

by Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Israeli military said on Nov. 15, 2023 that it had…

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Justice November 17, 2023

Jury convictions of Bannon and Navarro for refusing congressional subpoena may energize lawmakers’ ability to hold powerful people accountable

by Elise J. Bean, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Jan. 25, 2024, Peter Navarro is scheduled to be sentenced – perhaps…

Health Care November 17, 2023

It’s Getting Harder to Find Long-Term Residential Behavioral Health Treatment for Kids

This article by Aaron Bolton, MTPR, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aaron Bolton, MTPR November 16, 2023 HELENA, Mont. — Connie MacDonald works for the State…

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Education November 16, 2023

Iggy bankruptcy puts scrutiny back on Cobb schools procurement process

Photo provided by Watching the Funds by Rebecca Gaunt The company that provided the much derided Iggy hand rinsing stations filed for bankruptcy Monday, which has once again drawn scrutiny…

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Cobb County November 16, 2023

GBI to investigate fatal shooting of suspect during Cobb MCS operation

The Georgia Bureau Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting by Cobb officers in Marietta during an operation of the Marietta, Cobb, and Smyrna Organized Crime Unit (MCS). The GBI issued…

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