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Alcohol Taskforce Named Health Hero

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The sun will come out today, with a high near 54 and calm wind around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Mostly clear skies are in for tonight, with a low around 30.

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Cobb Alcohol Taskforce received the 2012 Health Hero Award from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The Health and Wellness Committee of the Chamber designed the award to recognize qualified individuals and agencies that have made significant positive impact on the health of the community.

Underage and youth binge drinking are risk factors attributable to many causes of preventable injury and death for youth in the U.S. each year. Cobb Alcohol Taskforce is an alliance of 227 individuals and 66 organizations working to reduce underage and youth binge drinking while improving community health and safety.

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This Day in History

Feb. 9, 1964: The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

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