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Health & Wellness August 7, 2025

Congress Looks To Ease Restrictions on Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals

This article by Tony Leys first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Tony Leys August 6, 2025 WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received…

Acworth August 7, 2025

Charges dropped against Mahendra Patel

The Cobb County District Attorney‘s Office distributed the following public information release: Today, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office moved to dismiss the charges against Mahendra Patel. This decision follows…

Traffic incidents August 7, 2025

Three-vehicle collision on Paces Ferry results in serious injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Special Operations STEP Unit is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday…

Weather August 7, 2025

Isolated storms forecast to continue in metro Atlanta Thursday, but not expected to become severe

Isolated and scattered rain and thunderstorms are forecast for north and central Georgia, with potential flooding concerns in central areas due to persistent rainfall expected through the weekend. The National…

Environment August 7, 2025

Forest Therapy, Improving Mental Health One Nature Walk at a Time

photo above: Chattahoochee National Recreation Center: by Madeline Hipp By Madeline Hipp Forest bathing, or mindfully existing in nature has marked positive effects on mental health. Urban tree canopies can…

Crime & Public Safety August 7, 2025

Cobb County Emergency 911 upgrades technology to the NG911 standard

Cobb County announced on its website that its Department of Emergency Communications has launched upgrades in its technology to the NG911 standard. According to the news release: With these upgrades,…

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Congress Looks To Ease Restrictions on Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals