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Health Care March 15, 2024

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. In spring…

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Health Care January 17, 2023

Moderna’s experimental cancer vaccine treats but doesn’t prevent melanoma – a biochemist explains how it works

by Mark R. O’Brian, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Media outlets have reported the encouraging findings of clinical trials for a new…

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Cobb County December 19, 2024

How will the new Georgia tax law affect Cobb residents?

This is the first of a four-part explanatory article on the new Georgia property tax law, HB 581, enabled by the referendum on Georgia’s November ballot that passed and enabled…

Opinion December 19, 2024

Highland Rivers 2024 Year in Review: more services in more places

By Melanie Dallas, LPC As one of the largest public behavioral health providers in Georgia – serving 13 counties with a combined population of nearly 1.8 million – Highland Rivers…

Opinion December 19, 2024

Having College Graduates Is Good For A State’s Economy

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s been a lot of evidence showing the value of a college degree for a student, but also a lot…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 19, 2024

“Just look at this face. How can you resist adopting me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female chocolate/white labrador retriever. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 19, 2024

“My name is Aurora, and I’ll bring light into your life!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female grey tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

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COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important

Moderna’s experimental cancer vaccine treats but doesn’t prevent melanoma – a biochemist explains how it works