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Environment August 2, 2023

The nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy

by William J. Kinsella, North Carolina State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of…

Crime July 31, 2023

Trump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents

by Naomi Schalit, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Former President Donald Trump was indicted yet again on July 27, 2023, by federal prosecutors….

Upper body shot of Chris Britton, smiling, beard and moustache, dark coat and striped tie

Business July 31, 2023

Chris Britton to serve as Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Chairman of the Board

Chris Britton, the Regional President of the large-scale construction firm Brasfield & Gorrie, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board by the Cobb Chamber‘s Board of Directors for…

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Crime July 29, 2023

Probable cause found for child exploitation charges against Acworth man

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a judge found probable cause for an Acworth man to be charged with sexually exploiting children during a hearing at the Cobb…

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Labor July 27, 2023

UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers

by Jason Miller, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and UPS have agreed on a new five-year…

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 July 27, 2023

Hospitals Ask Congress to Delay ACA Medicaid Funding Cuts — For the 14th Time

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News July 25, 2023 It has become as familiar a sight in…

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Cobb County Public Library July 27, 2023

Cobb Public Library system receives grants to aid in narrowing the digital divide

According to a news release from the Cobb County Public Library, the system was awarded two grants to support digital literacy and broadband adoption in the community. They were chosen…

Music July 26, 2023

Cellist from Marietta Elementary school among 16 young musicians in Franklin Pond Summer Finale Showcase

Sixteen young musicians, including Juno Chen, a cellist from Marietta Elementary School, will perform at the Franklin Pond Chamber Music annual Summer Finale Showcase on Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m. in…

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Science and Technology July 26, 2023

65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy

by Stephen G. Alexander, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sixty-five years ago, in 1958, several government programs that had been pursuing spaceflight combined…

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