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Media June 25, 2024

Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis

by Matthew Powers, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] This year has been a grim one for journalism, with layoffs at the Los…

A graduation mortar-board cap, and a note saying "Job"

Opinion May 7, 2024

The Job Market Is Bright For 2024 Graduates, But Where Is It Brightest?

The News Is Good For Cobb County, But Not So Much For Other Georgia Cities By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College When today’s high school freshmen…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw May 20, 2023

Dozens of companies to participate in Kennesaw Job Fair

If you’re looking for a job, or exploring a career change, there’s an event that gives you an opportunity to talk to representatives from dozens of companies across a wide…

A map showing the flow of workers into and out of Cobb County. The information in the map is in text format in the article itself

Cobb by the Numbers February 20, 2022

How many people work in Cobb County who live in Cobb County?

Have you ever wondered how many people work in Cobb County who live here? How about how many people live outside Cobb County and commute into the county to work?…

Economy February 5, 2022

Americans are returning to the labor force at a quickening rate – do they just really need the work?

By Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha [This article first appeared in The Conversation, used with permission] The U.S. economy surprised analysts by adding 467,000 jobs in January, overcoming omicron…

Marietta August 26, 2021

Marietta Fire Department now hiring

The City of Marietta posted an announcement on the city’s website that the Marietta Fire Department is now hiring. For further information read the announcement, reprinted below: MARIETTA – The…

Kennesaw August 25, 2021

Looking for work? The City of Kennesaw is hiring

Looking for work? The City of Kennesaw announced a job fair to be held Friday September 17. Details, and a link to job listings, are in the press release reprinted…

Marietta January 5, 2021

Marietta recruiting firefighters

The City of Marietta is recruiting firefighters now through February 10. The department does a recruitment drive yearly. The benefits and compensation that come with the job, listed on the…

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Health Care cost December 18, 2024

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

by Monica S. Aswani, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Paul Shafer, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. has made great progress…

Health Care December 18, 2024

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce…

Food science December 18, 2024

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