2026

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News, Weather July 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 106 Degrees

A Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening across north and central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees this afternoon. In…

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Business & Economy, Local Business July 4, 2026

Cobb County Issues 36 New Business Licenses Heading Into July

Cobb County issued 36 new business licenses during the week of June 28 through July 5, reflecting continued activity across a wide range of industries. The latest filings include restaurants,…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes July 4, 2026

How closely have you followed Cobb County news over the past week? Take the quiz and find out!

Weekly Cobb County News Quiz for Week Ending July 4 A lot of things happen in a county of over 793,000 residents, the third largest county in the state of…

Weather July 4, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, July 4, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Transportation July 4, 2026

Latest schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Opinion July 4, 2026

The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…

News, Weather July 4, 2026

Dangerous Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across North Georgia for Independence Day

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for north and central Georgia through Saturday as dangerous heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot and humid conditions will continue…

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Health & Wellness July 3, 2026

A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File.

This article by David Hilzenrath and Holly K. Hacker first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 2, 2026 In September 2016, a distraught mother sent infant formula…

History July 3, 2026

America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 3, 2026 WASHINGTON — What’s more American than apple pie? Capitalism. And an…

Government & Politics, National Government July 3, 2026

FBI redirects hundreds of analysts to examine Fulton County’s 2020 election records

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 2, 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reassigning hundreds of analysts to…

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Disability Rights August 13, 2026