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Government & Politics July 22, 2025

Are 5 Million Nondisabled Medicaid Recipients Watching TV All Day? That’s Unsupported

This article by Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact July 22, 2025 “Almost 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients ‘simply choose not…

Kennesaw July 23, 2025

Kennesaw approves short-term rental ordinance

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw will begin issuing licenses for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb accommodations in people’s primary residences, this fall. The city will review the zoning and licensing framework…

Health & Wellness July 23, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Public Health Offers $25,000 Grants to Support the 2023-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan

Cobb & Douglas Public Health distributed the following announcement about Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership Grants: Cobb & Douglas Public Health is accepting proposals for 2025-2026 Community Health Improvement Plan…

Health & Wellness July 23, 2025

Walking with Purpose: A Georgia Local Celebrates 12 Years of the 2-Day Breast Cancer Walk

The Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer submitted the following announcement: This October, a wave of compassion will sweep across Cobb County as walkers lace up for the Georgia 2-Day Walk for…

Weather July 23, 2025

Scattered storms forecast for GA Wednesday, scorching heat returning Saturday

The National Weather Service is warning residents of north and central Georgia to prepare for isolated to scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat indices through early next week. The National Weather…

Weather July 23, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Are 5 Million Nondisabled Medicaid Recipients Watching TV All Day? That’s Unsupported