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Health & Wellness August 4, 2025

Deep Staff Cuts at a Little-Known Federal Agency Pose Trouble for Droves of Local Health Programs

This article by Sarah Jane Tribble and Henry Larweh first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sarah Jane Tribble and Henry Larweh August 1, 2025 A little-known federal…

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Business & Economy July 22, 2025

Trump tax law runs up deficit by $3.4T, throws 10 million off health insurance, CBO says

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 21, 2025 WASHINGTON — Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law will add $3.394 trillion to…

Business & Economy August 12, 2025

Adam Ross, Natalie Delancy winners of the Cobb Young Professionals’ 2025 Next Generation Award

Adam Ross and Natalie Delancy were chosen as winners of the Cobb Young Professionals‘ 2025 Next Generation Award. The awards were presented at the Cobb Chamber’s August Marquee Monday. According…

Community Life August 12, 2025

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb will celebrate National Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Piedmont Church Conference Center, 570 Piedmont…

Weather August 12, 2025

🚨 Storm threat continues this week across north & central Georgia with possible heavy rain

North and central Georgia residents should prepare for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this week, bringing the potential for locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding. The National Weather…

Powder Springs August 12, 2025

New Powder Springs city hall open for business

Photo above: Aerial diagram of new Powder Springs city hall taken from the Powder Springs website (public domain) By Mark Woolsey The city of Powder Springs‘ new city hall is…

Weather August 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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budget cuts

Deep Staff Cuts at a Little-Known Federal Agency Pose Trouble for Droves of Local Health Programs

Trump tax law runs up deficit by $3.4T, throws 10 million off health insurance, CBO says