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International May 26, 2025

Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection

by Sean Campbell, The Conversation and Topher L. McDougal, University of San Diego, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Illegal firearm trafficking is inseparable from the…

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Health Care December 14, 2023

Despite declines in adolescent illicit drug use, overdose deaths continue to rise due to fentanyl

Fentanyl overdoses in Cobb County have been in the news periodically for more than a year. In August of 2022, a county news release stated that Cobb had seen a…

Health Care March 7, 2023

Despite Pharma Claims, Illicit Drug Shipments to US Aren’t Full of Opioids. It’s Generic Viagra.

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News March 6, 2023 For years, the FDA has defended its efforts…

Education June 3, 2025

Mableton mayor, MIC address controversial Cobb schools’ bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt After months of public protest, Cobb County School District made it clear that it will move ahead with plans for a transportation hub at 440 Veterans Memorial…

Uncategorized June 3, 2025

Shameta Jones-Harrell appointed police chief of Austell

The City of Austell has a new police chief, one who has already been serving in that role. In a social media post, Austell officials announced that the city council…

Business & Economy June 3, 2025

Nurdan Cornelius Named 2025 Woman of Distinction by Cobb Executive Women

According to a press release, the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Executive Women (CEW) recognized Nurdan Cornelius as the 2025 Woman of Distinction during the Chamber’s June Marquee Monday event. Cornelius recently…

Smyrna June 3, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful Receives $2,500 Sandra Webb Legacy Grant to Improve Local Environment

Keep Smyrna Beautiful submitted the following news release: Keep Smyrna Beautiful recently received a $2,500 Sandra Webb Legacy Grant from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a statewide organization that leads…

Community Life June 3, 2025

Report and photos from Mableton Day

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about Mableton Day: We appreciate the City of Mableton for hosting the 2nd Annual Mableton Day and 5 K…

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illegal drugs

Gun trafficking from the US to Mexico: The drug connection

Despite declines in adolescent illicit drug use, overdose deaths continue to rise due to fentanyl

Despite Pharma Claims, Illicit Drug Shipments to US Aren’t Full of Opioids. It’s Generic Viagra.