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Weather August 24, 2025

Cold front moving into Georgia Sunday, but severe weather risk low

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves in, but the risk for severe weather is low. The…

Weather August 23, 2025

Another day, another round of scattered storms across Georgia

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will bring heavy rain to portions of north and central Georgia today, Saturday, August 23, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in eastern and central…

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Kennesaw State University August 23, 2025

Kennesaw State University recognized as Military Support College of Distinction

[This article by Darius Goodman, with a photo by Darnell Wilburn, was first published on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Kennesaw State University is one of two…

Cobb weather December 29: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather August 23, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, August 23, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather August 22, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 22, 2025, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Education August 22, 2025

‘See you in court’: Construction contract approved for Mableton school bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt Mableton residents, who have spent the past year trying to convince the Cobb County School District not to proceed with plans for a bus depot on 6.9…

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Weather August 22, 2025

Flash flooding possible in Georgia Friday as the scattered storms continue

Scattered thunderstorms and potential flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, with a Flood Watch in effect for parts of the region. The…

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Cobb County School District August 22, 2025

‘No super secret, covert mission’: Construction contract approved for canceled event center site

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 5-2 vote, the Cobb County school board approved a $1.97 million contract with Woodstock-based NPSG Built to add parking at 440 and 460 Glover St.,…

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Education August 21, 2025

No more broadcast of public comments after 4-3 vote by Cobb school board

Photo above: Laura Zhiss By Rebecca Gaunt Following a party line vote of 4-3 Thursday evening, public comments will no longer be broadcast or recorded for the public record by…

Weather August 21, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue through the weekend

Scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening could bring strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and isolated flash flooding, with additional storms expected through the weekend. The…

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