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Education July 19, 2024

Cobb schools receive positive Cognia report

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District received high marks and six more years of accredited status from the Cognia accreditation firm after a recent comprehensive review. The review…

Transportation July 19, 2024

Lane closures on West Atlanta Street in Cobb Friday and Sunday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that single lanes on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) will be closed on Friday, July 19, and Sunday, July 21, for resurfacing work….

Climate July 18, 2024

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania and David Konisky, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Coast to coast, millions of Americans are experiencing sweltering…

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Environment July 18, 2024

5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition

Barry Krebs submitted the following report on the 5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition: Keep Cobb Beautiful and Switzer Library hosted the 5th Annual Teen Summer Recycling Craft Competition…

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Kennesaw July 18, 2024

Stormwater pipe repairs, Kennesaw City Hall HVAC replacement approved by City Council

By Rebecca Gaunt At Monday night’s meeting, the Kennesaw City Council approved a contract to repair failing stormwater pipes in the city. Proshot Concrete, Inc. will complete the work for…

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Law Enforcement July 17, 2024

Trump assassination attempt reveals a major security breakdown – but doesn’t necessarily heighten the risk for political violence, a former FBI official explains

by Javed Ali, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As investigators analyze what led 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former…

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Aging July 17, 2024

Despite Past Storms’ Lessons, Long-Term Care Residents Again Left Powerless

This article by Sandy West first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sandy West July 15, 2024 HOUSTON — As Tina Kitzmiller sat inside her sweltering apartment, windows…

Politics July 15, 2024

‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy

by Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13,…

Georgia July 15, 2024

Georgia PSC to act on Sandersville Railroad owner’s request to condemn land held by Black owners

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 12, 2024 A predominantly Black neighborhood in Hancock County has a second chance…

Aging July 15, 2024

States Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes. Residents Suffer When Rules Are Ignored or Waived.

This article by Jordan Rau first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jordan Rau, KFF Health News July 12, 2024 For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call…

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