Fires

Crime & Public Safety, Fires April 17, 2026

Cobb County Firefighters Probe Second Blaze at Concord Crossing

Cobb County firefighters are seeking the cause of the second blaze at the same apartment complex in less than two months. Cobb Fire Lt. Stephen Bennett says the blaze broke…

Crime & Public Safety, Fires

Investigators believe Smyrna fire accidental

Crime & Public Safety, Fires

Fireworks cause blaze in Cobb County

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Fires

Near-critical fire conditions to be monitored in Georgia beginning this afternoon

Fires

Near-critical fire conditions possible in metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday

Fires

Paint preparation supplies ignite, causing minor damage to Johnson Ferry Baptist

Fires

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, April 23

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

News, Weather April 23, 2026

Fire Danger Statement Issued for North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement and wildfire smoke are impacting north and central Georgia today, with hazardous fire weather conditions expected to persist into Friday and scattered thunderstorms possible through early…

Environment, Weather & Environment April 23, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Atlanta Due to Ozone and Wildfire Smoke

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for metro Atlanta on Thursday, April 23, as elevated ozone levels combine with smoke from regional wildfires to create potentially unhealthy…

Health & Wellness April 22, 2026

They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs

This article by Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Apr 22, 2026 Nearly four years after doctors declared Marielle Santos McLeod free of colon cancer,…

Government & Politics, Local government April 22, 2026

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. Named Among Nation’s 250 Public Service Champions

Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton Jr. has been selected as one of 250 public service professionals nationwide in the 250 Champions Initiative, a recognition honoring excellence and impact in local…