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Climate July 9, 2024

Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

by Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell and Jeffrey Basara, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Less than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority…

Climate and Weather July 9, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Climate and Weather July 9, 2024

High heat index, scattered storms, continue in north and central Georgia Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, July 9. A heat advisory is in effect…

NOAA map of Hurricane Beryl's trajectory

Climate July 8, 2024

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season were alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

by Brian Tang, University at Albany, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hurricane Beryl was the latest Atlantic storm to rapidly…

Climate and Weather July 8, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, July 8, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, July 8, 2024, with a high near 95 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 8, 2024

Heat index of over 105 expected in central Georgia Monday; scattered storms across entire region

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for central Georgia that included a few metro counties on the list, including Cobb County. Heat index values of greater than 105…

Climate and Weather July 7, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, July 7, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 7, 2024, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Climate and Weather July 7, 2024

Lightning season is here: Fast facts and how to stay safe, from a meteorologist

by Chris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As the weather warms, people spend more time outdoors, going to barbecues, beaches and…

Climate and Weather July 7, 2024

Scattered storms & high heat index bring possible hazardous weather for north and central Georgia July 7

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday, July 7. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue,…

Climate and Weather July 6, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, July 6, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, July 6, 2024, with a high near 94 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Health Care November 24, 2024

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from November 15 to November 21

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…

Climate and Weather November 24, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, November 24, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

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Climate and Weather

Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

Cobb County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 9, 2024

High heat index, scattered storms, continue in north and central Georgia Tuesday

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season were alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, July 8, 2024

Heat index of over 105 expected in central Georgia Monday; scattered storms across entire region

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, July 7, 2024

Lightning season is here: Fast facts and how to stay safe, from a meteorologist

Scattered storms & high heat index bring possible hazardous weather for north and central Georgia July 7

Cobb County weather forecast for Saturday, July 6, 2024