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Cobb County December 25, 2024

South Cobb Regional Library shines for the New Year

By Kelly Johnson In the first month of 2025, South Cobb Regional Library (SCRL) remains consistent with a staple of events for children and adults. Of these, a few notable…

Hands of difference colors join at the center of a globe

Holidays December 25, 2024

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier

Merry Christmas and Chag Chanukah Sameach from the Cobb County Courier. I’d say Eid Mubarak, too, but Ramadan doesn’t begin until late February this cycle. As editor and publisher of…

Science and Technology December 23, 2024

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

by Rachel Blaser, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We named him Squirt – not because he was the smallest of the…

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Economy December 23, 2024

Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

by Beverly Moran, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into…

Cobb County December 21, 2024

Tahnicia Phillips sworn in as Cobb Clerk of State Court

Tahnicia Phillips was sworn in as Cobb’s Clerk of the State Court. Phillips, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Robin Bishop in November’s general election, garnering 52.21 percent of the vote….

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Gun violence December 20, 2024

3D-printed guns, like the one allegedly used to kill a health care CEO, are a growing threat in the US and around the world

by Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec….

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 cost December 20, 2024

He Went in for a Colonoscopy. The Hospital Charged $19,000 for Two.

This article by Harris Meyer first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Harris Meyer December 19, 2024 Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal…

Marietta December 20, 2024

Marietta’s HR awarded Large City Agency Award of Excellence

The City of Marietta announced on its website that its Human Resources and Risk Management Department has been awarded the Large City Agency Award of Excellence by the Georgia Local…

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Kennesaw December 20, 2024

Kennesaw extends contract for police surveillance platform

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw City Council approved a contract extension through 2030 with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for use of a platform which allows law enforcement to integrate and access…

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