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Health & Wellness July 8, 2025

Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package

by Lauren S. Hughes, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Kevin J. Bennett, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The public…

Business & Economy June 26, 2025

Grover Norquist’s lasting influence on the GOP and US economic policy

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In the “one, big, beautiful bill,” President Donald…

Government & Politics June 18, 2025

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

This article by Phil Galewitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News June 17, 2025 Nearly two-thirds of adults oppose President Donald Trump’s…

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Georgia March 9, 2023

Georgia House set to vote on $32.5B 2024 spending plan, adding millions for law enforcement

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 9, 2023 House lawmakers are set to vote Thursday on a spending plan…

Health & Wellness July 22, 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…

Kennesaw July 22, 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…

Mableton July 22, 2025

Three juvenile suspects arrested in connection with Mableton shooting

The Cobb County Police Department arrested three juvenile suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Padgett Drive in Mableton. View Larger Map The public information from the department…

Elections July 22, 2025

Councilwoman Dami Oladapo announces bid for reelection to Mableton City Council, District 2

Councilwoman Dami Oladapo submitted the following press release announcing her bid for reelection to Mableton City Council, District 2: Mableton City Councilwoman Dami Oladapo today officially announces her campaign for…

Elections July 22, 2025

Candidates for office in Cobb: send us your press releases, but with one condition

The Cobb County Courier welcomes announcements from candidates for office in the county. This includes candidates at all levels who are running for office to represent all or part of…

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spending bill

Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package

Grover Norquist’s lasting influence on the GOP and US economic policy

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

Georgia House set to vote on $32.5B 2024 spending plan, adding millions for law enforcement