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Holiday events November 14, 2022

Kennesaw’s Day With Santa parade and festival: December 3, 2022

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about its annual Day with Santa Parade Kennesaw, GA (November 14, 2022) — The City of Kennesaw will usher in the…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 10, 2022

City of Marietta accepting applications for Post 3 Civil Service Board appointment

The City of Marietta announced that applications and resumes are being considered for appointment to Post 3 of the city’s Civil Service Board. The details are in the announcement on…

Doctor Rellinger administers a hearing test to a female patient

Health Care November 2, 2022

A local Cobb County audiologist cautions about over-the-counter hearing aids

On October 17, over-the-counter hearing aids became available from retailers. The availability was due to a change in rules from the Federal Trade Commission. Among the retailers who plan to…

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 November 2, 2022

Newly available over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of the potential drawbacks

by Bradley Kesser, University of Virginia [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] U.S. retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022, a long-awaited move…

Health Care November 1, 2022

Wellstar Vinings marks major milestones with fall festival

By Rebecca Gaunt Wellstar Vinings Health Park celebrated its fifth anniversary and one million patients with a free fall festival for families Sunday. Photo: Rebecca Gaunt Popcorn, candy, and of…

A reflective dollar sign with a medical star symbol, and the text "Health Care Cost"

Health Care cost October 31, 2022

Opinion: 64-year-old great-grandmother fears homelessness due to medical bills

[This opinion article is by Debbie Corkill, a resident of Dallas, Georgia originally from Cobb County] I’m a 64-year-old great-grandmother, and I am pure Georgia. I was born in Marietta,…

Health Care cost October 29, 2022

$38,398 for a Single Shot of a Very Old Cancer Drug

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in Kaiser Health News an on National Public Radio, republished with permission. Arthur Allen October 26, 2022 Dr. Josie Tenore and Paul Hinds…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw October 28, 2022

The City of Kennesaw announced the return of the Southern Museum’s ‘All Aboard for Holiday Fun’ events

The City of Kennesaw issued the following news release: Kennesaw, GA (October 28, 2022) — On Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Southern Museum of Civil…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Marietta October 28, 2022

Looking for free (or paid) parking around Marietta Square? The city has an interactive map to help you find it

The City of Marietta announced a handy tool for finding a parking spot around Marietta Square. It identifies the free and paid locations to park in the square and the…

National October 28, 2022

A GOP showdown over the debt limit could grip Congress and the nation next year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 28, 2022 WASHINGTON — Republicans are eyeing the debt limit and government funding deadlines…

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Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Medicaid at Risk for Hundreds of Thousands of Lawfully Present Immigrants

This article by Andrew Jones first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 Refugees. Sex-trafficking victims. People fleeing war. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

GOP Congressman in California Swing-District Race Defends Vote for Medicaid Cuts

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Oct 23, 2026 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Ulises Hernandez has had health coverage through Medicaid for as…

Health & Wellness October 23, 2026

Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans…

Government & Politics October 23, 2026

Bottoms is vowing to expand Medicaid. But has the longtime Democratic priority lost its zip?

by Ariel Hart, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 23, 2026 Keisha Lance Bottoms stood outside the DeKalb County elections headquarters facing…

Justice October 23, 2026

A pregnant mom let her 5‑year‑old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry

by Jennifer L. Brinkley, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg is a leafy, gated community in Virginia’s colonial-era historic…