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Climate October 6, 2022

Almost 200 nations are set to tackle climate change at COP27 in Egypt. Is this just a talkfest, or does the meeting actually matter?

by Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will…

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Health Care October 6, 2022

COVID in Cobb County: October 5, 2022

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports on the COVID numbers for the state weekly. These numbers are from the report issued on Wednesday October 5, 2022, The numbers in…

map showing the proposed City of Mableton in south cobb

Mableton October 6, 2022

Mableton cityhood opponents and supporters amp up efforts as referendum nears

By Rebecca Gaunt In less than two weeks, those who reside within the established boundaries will begin advance voting on the referendum for Mableton cityhood. Where those boundaries are located…

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Cobb County October 5, 2022

Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Fall Community Recycling Event Saturday October 15

Keep Cobb Beautiful‘s Fall Community Recycling event will take place next Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA…

Michael Syrop (holding award), with Chief Judge Rob Leonard, Judge Ann Harris (left) and Judge Kimberly Childs.

Justice October 5, 2022

Cobb public defender and accountability court defense attorney Michael Syrop becomes Paulding Public Defender

Cobb County Superior Court distributed the following announcement of long-time Cobb public defender Michael Syrop’s move to take the Public Defender position in Paulding County: Cobb Superior Court bid a…

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Health Care October 5, 2022

The $18,000 Breast Biopsy: When Having Insurance Costs You a Bundle

This article by Lauren Sausser first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Lauren Sausser August 23, 2022 When Dani Yuengling felt a lump in her right breast last…

Health Care October 5, 2022

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

by Libby Richards, Purdue University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty…

International October 4, 2022

What are tactical nuclear weapons? An international security expert explains and assesses what they mean for the war in Ukraine

by Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Tactical nuclear weapons have burst onto the international…

Justice October 4, 2022

Federal prisons ‘riddled with mismanagement’ probed by U.S. Senate panel

by Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder and in the States Newsroom, republished with permission]September 30, 2022 WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Senate…

Health Care October 2, 2022

Turned Away From Urgent Care — And Toward a Big ER Bill

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in Kaiser Health News Sam Whitehead September 29, 2022 Frankie Cook remembers last year’s car crash only in flashes. She was driving a…

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