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Cobb County November 16, 2023

Cobb commissioners approve funds for victim advocate positions for Cobb DA

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved funding for eight full-time and 1 part-time victim advocate positions in the District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023….

Environment November 16, 2023

Want a healthier lawn? Instead of bagging fall leaves, take the lazy way out and get a more environmentally friendly yard

by Susan Barton, University of Delaware, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange…

The abrupt break in the Mountain to River Trail at West Atlanta Street and Pearl Street.

Marietta November 15, 2023

Marietta seeks community input for Mountain to River Trail study

Photo: Unfinished portion of Mountain to River Trail at Fair Oaks (Larry Felton Johnson) The City of Marietta is conducting a study on the Mountain to River (M2R) trail and…

national wind chill map for the U.S. showing Georgia with a 24-hour low of 13 degree wind chill

Cobb County November 15, 2023

Want to learn about mapping in the digital age? Come to GIS Day at Cobb’s Sewell Mill Library

Are you interested in learning more about maps and mapping in the digital age? Are you curious about what people mean when they use the initials GIS? Cobb’s GIS department…

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Aging November 13, 2023

Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists

This article by Judith Graham first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Judith Graham November 10, 2023 Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in…

Health Care November 13, 2023

A New RSV Shot Could Help Protect Babies This Winter — If They Can Get It in Time

This article by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting November 9, 2023 Emily Bendt was in her…

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Transportation November 13, 2023

Georgia gasoline prices continue to drop steadily

The Georgia gasoline price average continues its decline. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.85 per gallon for regular unleaded. According to the weekly report from AAA:…

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Cobb County November 12, 2023

Cobb library wins award for fall prevention initiative

The Cobb County Public Library is known for its books and its digital offerings, but a lot more is done by the library system, and some of it might be…

Native Plants November 12, 2023

Kudzu: invasive plant with an exaggerated reputation

This is an expansion of one of the earliest articles published on the Cobb County Courier. It was originally published in January of 2016, about five months after we began…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 10, 2023

Marietta announces pay increases for public safety and other city staff

The City of Marietta announced in a news release that the city council unanimously approved salary increases and changes to the city’s pay and classification system resulting in the largest…

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