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Economy March 20, 2023

The collapse of major US banks leads to bills calling for more regulation

by V. Gerard (Jerry) Comizio, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Silicon Valley and Signature banks failed in early March 2023, government regulators…

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Health Care March 20, 2023

As opioids overdose deaths keep rising, report urges lawmakers to develop new approaches

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder [This article appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 16, 2023 WASHINGTON — Lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis, including the rise…

Climate and Weather March 20, 2023

Freeze warning issued for Cobb County until noon today, March 20, then freeze watch begins for overnight

Another freeze warning was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region for today, Monday, March 20 until noon. A freeze watch is in effect for this evening….

Climate and Weather March 19, 2023

Below-freezing temperatures in Cobb are expected to last through at least Tuesday morning; hazardous weather outlook issued

A freeze warning was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region on Sunday, March 19, and the National Weather Service expects the freezing overnight temperatures to last…

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International March 18, 2023

It’s been 20 years since the US invaded Iraq – long enough for my undergraduate students to see it as a relic of the past

Andrea Stanton, University of Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States invaded Iraq 20 years ago in March 2003, claiming it had to…

Health Care March 18, 2023

Why it’s hard for the US to cut or even control Medicare spending

by Dennis W. Jansen, Texas A&M University and Andrew Rettenmaier, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Joe Biden’s 2024 proposed budget includes…

Health Care March 18, 2023

The US Remains a Grim Leader in Preterm Births. Why? And Can We Fix It?

This article by Sarah Varney first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News March 16, 2023 Tamara Etienne’s second pregnancy was freighted with risk…

Climate and Weather March 18, 2023

Freeze warnings and watch for Cobb over the weekend: What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

A freeze warning was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region by the National Weather Service for today until 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 a.m. until…

Transportation March 17, 2023

Rolling southbound lane closures on I-285 overnight Sunday between Paces Ferry Road and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be installing multiple lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) in Cobb and Fulton counties this overnight Sunday. The closures are related to an…

Cobb County March 17, 2023

Road work And lane closure information for Cobb County posted by the Cobb DOT for the week of Saturday, March 18, To Friday, March 24, 2023

The following list of alerts and road/lane closures is reprinted from the Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory for the week of Saturday, March 18, to Friday, March…

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