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Published September 28Republicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers
This article by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 28, 2026 Amye Joseph says America’s political polarization has made it an...
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Published September 28Food Safety Finds a Place Among ‘Kitchen-Table’ Political Issues
This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 28, 2026 The run-up to the midterm elections is turning into a food fight —...
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Published September 28Mail-in voting is still an option for this year’s midterms. Here’s what voters should know.
by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 28, 2026 Voting by mail remains a reliable form of voting in Georgia...
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Published September 28What was the original first‑person shooter? Two largely forgotten computer games from the 1970s ushered in the genre
by Mark J. P. Wolf, Concordia University Wisconsin, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you...
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Published September 28Why fuel prices may go higher still
by Joshua Busby, The University of Texas at Austin and Greg Pollock, Georgetown University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you think your energy costs...
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Published September 28Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing the Kennedy Center
by E. Andrew Taylor, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Who gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John...
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Published September 28Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from September 18 to September 24
The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more...
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Published September 28Mableton City Council to Discuss 98-Unit Housing Proposal During Work Session
The Mableton City Council work session will be held tonight, Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Mableton Administrative Offices, 1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 20, Mableton,...
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Published September 28Cobb County Mayors Quiz: How Well Do You Know the City Leaders?
How well do you know the people who lead Cobb County’s cities? This five-question quiz covers current mayors, a former mayor and the paths some took to office. See how...
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Published September 28Mableton to Mail First Public Safety Tax Bills Around Oct. 1
Mableton to mail first public safety tax bills around Oct. 1 The Public Safety Special Service District bills will be mailed to Mableton property owners on or about Oct. 1....
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Published September 28Acworth Board of Aldermen to hold work session and regular meeting this week
The Acworth Board of Aldermen will hold two meetings this week: a public hearing and work session on Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., and a regular meeting on Thursday,...
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Published September 28Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, September 28, 2026
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 28, 2026, with a high near 82 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,...