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News, Weather August 18, 2026

Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Indices Up to 109 in Georgia Tuesday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of central Georgia until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat indices up to 109 degrees possible. Residents across north and central Georgia should…

Education, News August 18, 2026

Donation controversy puts spotlight on race for Cobb school board Post 4

By Rebecca Gaunt Photo above: Micheal Garza Post 4 on the Cobb County Board of Education is up for grabs again, and with it, partisan control of the board, which…

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News, Weather August 17, 2026

Georgia gas prices rise to $3.79 a gallon as crude oil climbs

Georgia gas prices rose again this week, with drivers paying an average of $3.79 a gallon for regular gasoline as higher crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the war in…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Dangerous Heat, Strong Storms Possible Across North Georgia Monday

Dangerous heat and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across north and central Georgia Monday, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Metro Atlanta Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of central and north Georgia until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and…

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News, Transportation August 16, 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…

News, Weather August 16, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Through Monday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and…

News, Weather August 16, 2026

Cobb County Faces Triple-Digit Heat Index and Storm Chances

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of north and central Georgia Sunday, with heat index values well into the 100s and isolated thunderstorms capable of strong wind gusts,…

News, Weather August 15, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Extended Through 8 P.M. Sunday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of central and north Georgia until 8 p.m. Sunday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and high…

Education, News August 14, 2026

Kennesaw State’s economic impact tops $2.55 billion

[This article first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University continues to be a major economic engine in metro Atlanta, growing its economic impact…

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Arts & Culture August 23, 2026