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Economy May 24, 2023

Biden and McCarthy strike positive tone after debt limit talks, but no deal yet

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 22, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy left their…

Justice May 23, 2023

Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith: Supreme Court rules for income streams over artistic freedom

by Hannibal Travis, Florida International University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Supreme Court has made it more difficult to quote from existing imagery, music…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health Care May 23, 2023

A Striking Gap Between Deaths of Black and White Babies Plagues the South

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lauren Sausser May 22, 2023 [UPDATED at 4 p.m. ET] BAMBERG, S.C. — Years before the…

Cobb County Public Library May 22, 2023

Cobb’s Gritters Library branch closing June 17 in preparation for new building

The Gritters Library branch of the Cobb County Public Library system will close at 5 p.m. on June 17 in preparation for a long-awaited new building. Crews will remove materials…

Science and Technology May 20, 2023

ChatGPT-powered Wall Street: The benefits and perils of using artificial intelligence to trade stocks and other financial instruments

by Pawan Jain, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Artificial Intelligence-powered tools, such as ChatGPT, have the potential to revolutionize the efficiency, effectiveness…

South Cobb Drive from a narrow shoulder facing oncoming traffic

Transportation May 19, 2023

Lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday, May 19

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on South Cobb Drive overnight Friday for an ongoing resurfacing project. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule of…

Health Care May 19, 2023

Encouragement Leads to Accomplishment: From Wellstar bistro employee to RN

In 2016, Jennifer Knight worked in the bistro at the Wellstar corporate office in Marietta. Knight had always wanted to be a nurse. She was at first unsuccessful in finding…

Health Care May 17, 2023

Study Reveals Staggering Toll of Being Black in America: 1.6M Excess Deaths Over 22 Years

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Liz Szabo, KFF Health News May 16, 2023 Research has long shown that Black people live…

Matthew Stigall and his attorney Kimberly DeCarrera prepare to respond as Lance Lamberton states his case.

Cobb County May 15, 2023

Cobb ethics board dismisses complaint against transit board member

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb Board of Ethics dismissed a complaint against Transit Advisory Board (TAB) member Matthew Stigall Monday on the grounds that his advocacy is permissible according to…

Transportation May 15, 2023

A conversation about e-bikes with a transportation researcher

E-bikes have become a popular mode of transportation in recent years, and a topic of conversation among transportation planners, sustainability advocates, and cycling advocates. The Courier spoke via teleconference with…

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