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Education October 17, 2023

Georgia students still struggle to catch up on reading skills three years after pandemic learning loss

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 16, 2023 Three school years after classrooms shut their doors in March 2020…

Health Care October 13, 2023

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

by Libby Richards, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high…

Education October 4, 2023

After the pandemic, too many kids are still missing school

by Grant Blankenship, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2023 On the first cool day of fall in Macon, Bruce Elementary…

Health Care September 20, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Injects Presidential Politics Into the Covid Vaccine Debate

This article by Phil Galewitz and Daniel Chang first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Daniel Chang September 18, 2023 As Americans…

Health Care September 20, 2023

Health Workers Warn Loosening Mask Advice in Hospitals Would Harm Patients and Providers

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen September 18, 2023 Nurses, researchers, and workplace safety officers worry new guidelines from the…

Health Care July 23, 2023

Asymptomatic COVID-19 is linked to a gene variant that boosts immune memory after exposure to prior seasonal cold viruses

by Jill Hollenbach, University of California, San Francisco and Danillo Augusto, University of North Carolina – Charlotte, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief…

Health Care July 18, 2023

How a Combination of Covid Lawsuits and Media Coverage Keeps Misinformation Churning

This article by Darius Tahir first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Darius Tahir July 14, 2023 Public health has had its day in court lately. And another…

Health Care May 17, 2023

COVID-19’s total cost to the economy in US will reach $14 trillion by end of 2023 – new research

by Jakub Hlávka, University of Southern California and Adam Rose, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Research Brief is a short…

Health Care May 12, 2023

What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US mean in practice? 4 questions answered

by Marian Moser Jones, The Ohio State University and Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The COVID-19 pandemic’s public…

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Health Care March 23, 2023

End of Covid Emergency Will Usher in Changes Across the US Health System

This article by Rachana Pradhan first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Rachana Pradhan March 22, 2023 The Biden administration’s decision to end the covid-19 public health emergency…

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Climate and Weather December 1, 2023

Weather alert for Cobb and region: widespread thunderstorms with possibility of localized flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday December 1. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a…

Kennesaw November 30, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Kennesaw man in drugs and weapons case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Kennesaw to be charged with holding large quantities of marijuana and…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day: “My name is Melvyn, and I’m a sweet 11-pound boy who needs a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male gray tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a big girl, and like most retrievers, I have a big loving heart. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female black retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion November 30, 2023

When College Students Gamble, The Odds Are Stacked Against Them

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gambling is a serious addiction. And college kids are more likely to fall prey to it. Schools must get the…