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Kennesaw April 12, 2024

Candidate Q&As: Kennesaw City Council Post 5 special election

by Rebecca Gaunt Five candidates qualified to be on the ballot for the May 21 special election to fill Post 5 on Kennesaw City Council. Former council member Robert “Trey”…

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Environment April 11, 2024

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants

by Kathryn Crawford, Middlebury, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The more scientists learn about the health risks of PFAS, found in everything from nonstick cookware…

Justice April 9, 2024

Cobb Solicitor General launches youth pretrial diversion program

Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger launched a pretrial diversion program targeting youth and young adults who face non-violent misdemeanor charges. The program began operation last month. “Studies show that…

An Norfolk Southern engine pulling a long line of boxcar, tankers and other cars starting through a crossing in downtown Austell GA

Austell April 7, 2024

The incorporation of Austell, Georgia in September 1885

With the recent incorporation of the City of Mableton as the now-largest city in the county, we’ve decided to revisit our series Cobb County history through documents. This is an…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Immigration April 4, 2024

GOP, Trump build on immigration fears to push voting restrictions in states

by Zachary Roth, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 3, 2024 With polls showing unauthorized immigration as Republicans’ best issue for the…

Science and Technology April 3, 2024

Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling 3 big myths for Earth Month

by Dana R. Fisher, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As Earth Month 2024 gets underway, climate activists around the world are planning rallies…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Marietta April 3, 2024

Two new exhibits start April 6 at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host two new exhibits, and both start on April 6. The museum is located at 30 Atlanta Street SE Marietta, GA 30060. Initial…

International April 3, 2024

Why Russia fears the emergence of Tajik terrorists

by Richard Foltz, Concordia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It has emerged that the four gunmen charged in the murder of at least 139…

U.S. Congress April 2, 2024

Is this the least productive congress ever? Yes, but it’s not just because they’re lazy

by Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congress has once again been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, with multiple…

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 April 2, 2024

Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life

by Maria J Silveira, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Jimmy Carter, who chose to forgo aggressive medical care for complications of cancer…

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