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Health Care October 18, 2022

Male birth control options are in development, but a number of barriers still stand in the way

by Christina Chung-Lun Wang, University of California, Los Angeles [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing…

Climate and Weather July 19, 2022

Too hot to handle: Climate considerations for youth sport during the hottest years on record

By Jessica R. Murfree, Texas A&M University and Natasha Brison, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At least 50 high school football players…

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Science and Technology April 8, 2022

Fishing, strip clubs and golf: How male-focused networking in medicine blocks female colleagues from top jobs

By Jennifer R. Grandis, University of California, San Francisco [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Women have been entering academic medicine at nearly the same rate…

Sports March 12, 2022

Cobb Council’s northwest area council to discuss youth sports in the county

The Cobb Chamber‘s Northwest Cobb Area Council will hold a discussion of youth sports in the county. The details are in the press release reprinted below: ATLANTA (March 11, 2022)…

2021 Elections May 17, 2021

Chris Neill: Libertarian candidate for HD 34 in the special election

By Rebecca Gaunt STEM educator Chris Neill of Marietta is running for the open seat in Georgia House District 34. One of five candidates who qualified, Neill is the only…

Tracy Fasolino standing in front of Wellstar School of Nursing signage

Education, News August 7, 2026

Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D.,…

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Civic Engagement July 3, 2026

Civility requires the willingness to engage – a dispute with a neighbor revealed how much motivation matters

by Deborah Mower, University of Mississippi, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] I stood there in shock, staring blankly at the letter. A lawyer was notifying…

Five people doing exercise, walking running and calesthenics

Health & Wellness May 7, 2026

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

by Laura Baehr, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood,…

Real Estate April 10, 2026

East Cobb Medical Center Sold for $32.5 Million to Atlanta Firm

By Mark Woolsey An Atlanta-based privately held real estate investment and development firm has spent $32.5 million to acquire an East Cobb medical office building. Stonemont Financial specializes in healthcare…

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Community Life, Libraries March 5, 2026

Cobb Public Library compiles reading list for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library compiled the following reading list in observance of the month that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women: Find…

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Community, Giving Back to the Community September 13, 2026