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Health Care January 30, 2024

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn, UMass Amherst and Daniel Skinner, Ohio University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Does living near a hospital make you more likely to…

Health Care July 13, 2023

As Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks, States Scrutinize Their Required Charity Spending

This article by Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Andy Miller and Markian Hawryluk July 11, 2023 POTTSTOWN, Pa. — The public…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

UPDATE: missing teen Tatiana Morse was found, and is safe

UPDATE: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office wrote: “We are pleased to share that Tatiana Morse has been found and is safe.” The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office requested public help in…

Climate and Weather November 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny here in Cobb County on Friday, November 22, 2024, with a high near 49 degrees. What you will read in this article The extended…

Cobb County November 22, 2024

Cobb Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating missing 13-year-old Adrian Gary

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Food Safety November 22, 2024

72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products recalled for possible listeria contamination

Due to possible listeria contamination, South Carolina-based Yu Shang Food recalled approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, which were shipped nationwide. [Editor’s note: as a result of…

Cobb County November 21, 2024

14-year-old arrested in connection with Allatoona High hoax call that triggered lockdown

Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a public information release that a 14-year-old male student was arrested and charged following a hoax that triggered a…

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Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

As Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Tax Breaks, States Scrutinize Their Required Charity Spending