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Today is Thursday, April 25th and Happy 83rd Birthday to actor Al Pacino.

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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 


Georgia Bio Names Harrison Student the Georgia BioGENEius Runner-Up
Cobb Commissioners Satisfied with Private Trash Haulers
Powder Springs Studio Presents Music in Virtual Reality

 

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on bioengineered ingredients.

 

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STORY 1: Georgia Bio Names Harrison Student the Georgia BioGENEius Runner-Up

Eugene Kang, a sophomore at Harrison High School, was named the runner-up in the 2024 Georgia BioGENEius Challenge. His research focused on the anticarcinogenic effects of an extract from the Perfoliate Bellwort plant on human uveal melanoma cells. Kang's study showed a decrease in cell viability and efficacy compared to a control cytotoxic agent. This research marks an early exploration of natural biologics for cancer treatment, with potential for fewer side effects than traditional methods. Judges from various biotech companies awarded Kang a cash prize sponsored by Evans General Contractors. Further research is needed to determine the extract's effectiveness and concentration consistency.

STORY 2: Cobb Commissioners Satisfied with Private Trash Haulers

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid stated that there are no plans to reintroduce a proposal to overhaul trash collection in the county, attributing this decision to improvements made by private trash hauling companies, resulting in fewer resident complaints. In 2022, the county faced issues with shoddy service, prompting the scrapped proposal to create four trash pickup zones. Since then, the county has collaborated with haulers to address concerns. Brian Warren, president of Garbage Haulers of Cobb County, reported a decline in complaints and highlighted the association's role in facilitating communication between haulers and residents. While some challenges persist, such as recruiting staff and obtaining truck parts, the current framework is deemed satisfactory. Cupid emphasized the importance of monitoring haulers' performance and promoting the association's website to facilitate communication.

STORY 3: Powder Springs Studio Presents Music in Virtual Reality

Soapbox Studios, based in Powder Springs, has developed a free virtual reality app that offers an immersive experience of musicians performing in your own home. Utilizing Meta Quest virtual reality headsets, users can enjoy live performances from artists like Buddy Guy, Ralph Johnson, T-Pain, and more. The studio aims to provide a historical archive of artists' performances while offering a unique fan experience. Soapbox is also exploring partnerships with major recording labels to expand its roster of artists. The app, available on Meta Quest's App Lab, has garnered positive responses during beta testing, attracting users from 65 countries. Soapbox welcomes local performers interested in filming their own virtual reality content to reach out through their website.

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STORY 4: Broken Bridge at Kennesaw Mountain Park Replaced

The footbridge on the 24-Gun Battery Trail within Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, previously rendered unsafe due to destruction by a fallen tree, has now been replaced. This development follows an incident last week which compelled the park authorities to recomm