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Georgia February 27, 2023

Georgia House proposal for cigarette tax hike to promote public health runs into anti-tax buzzsaw

by Aaleah McConnell, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 24, 2023 Georgia smokers and vapers could be paying more for their nicotine…

Smyrna September 4, 2019

Smyrna bans tobacco sale to anyone under age 21

Reacting to a rapid rise in youth smoking, the Smyrna city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. “The…

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Cobb County November 22, 2024

Police K-9 Krush retires for a life of fun and leisure

All photos by Larry Felton Johnson By Larry Felton Johnson We all deserve a chance to retire after a life of nose to the grindstone, even if that nose is…

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

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in locating missing teen Adrian Gary, last seen Sunday. Name: Adrian GaryAge: 13 years oldDescription: 5’3″ tall, weighing 143 lbs, with brown eyes and…

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…

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Georgia House proposal for cigarette tax hike to promote public health runs into anti-tax buzzsaw

Smyrna bans tobacco sale to anyone under age 21