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Environment July 9, 2024

Update on the spills into Lake Allatoona

Image above created with DALL-E from ChatGPT By Larry Felton Johnson Here is a quick summary of the article below: The Cobb County Northwest Water Reclamation Facility reported spills of…

Environment July 5, 2024

Cobb wins grant for hard-to-recycle materials center

The Department of Energy awarded Cobb County a more than $500,000 grant to set up a Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) facility, upgrade electric vehicle charging facilities, and…

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Environment June 30, 2024

Cobb responds to local media coverage of spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County posted an update about its announcement of a wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona that was below the state Environmental Protection Division’s standards. The update stated that the headlines…

Environment June 27, 2024

Cobb County announces wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County distributed the following announcement regarding a wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona that occurred yesterday: Notice of spill from the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility Marietta, GA…

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Environment June 23, 2024

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

by Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing…

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Environment June 18, 2024

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

by Scott Denning, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

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Environment June 15, 2024

Fourth consecutive day of poor air quality expected in metro Atlanta Saturday

For the fourth day in a row, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect for…

Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Environment May 29, 2024

EPA just rejected Alabama’s plan for a state-run coal ash program. What does it mean for Georgia?

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2024 This story was updated at 7:40 p.m. on May 28 with…

A map of the area of Lake Allatoona where the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility

Environment May 29, 2024

Cobb County reports wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported that a spill into Lake Allatoona occurred last week on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. According to the county’s alert, “Cobb County Water System’s Northwest…

Environment May 23, 2024

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an example

by Dan Trudeau, Macalester College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as…

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Uncategorized November 27, 2024

Free COVID and flu vaccine clinic at Cobb’s Switzer Library

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following news release about free COVID and flu vaccinations at the Switzer Library: Switzer Library hosting free COVID, Flu Vaccine Clinic on Dec….

Kennesaw, Uncategorized November 27, 2024

Kennesaw City Council to vote on plan to cover safety facility funding gap

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council will vote on funding an increase of $6.5 million for the new public safety facility at the Dec. 2 council meeting. The updated cost…

Health Care November 27, 2024

Should I worry about mold growing in my home?

by Nicholas Money, Miami University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Mold growth in your home can be unsettling. Blackened spots and dusty patches on the…

Families November 27, 2024

Gen Z heads home: How to navigate the evolving parent-child relationship as kids become adults

by Amy Root, West Virginia University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As a professor of child development and family science, every year I witness college…