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News, Weather September 1, 2026

Cobb County Heat Index Could Top 100 Degrees Tuesday

Heat index values above 100 degrees are forecast across central and parts of north Georgia Tuesday afternoon, with potentially hazardous heat continuing through Saturday. Thunderstorm chances are also expected to…

News, Weather August 31, 2026

Cobb County Weather: Hazardous Heat, Storm Chances Continue

Hazardous weather is expected across north and central Georgia Monday, with isolated thunderstorms possible in east-central and far northeast Georgia while dangerous heat builds south of the I-85 corridor. Heat…

News, Weather August 30, 2026

Georgia Faces Thunderstorm Chances and Rising Heat

Isolated thunderstorms are possible across central Georgia Sunday afternoon, with locally heavy rain and gusty winds possible in stronger storms. Additional isolated storms are expected Monday through Wednesday, while heat…

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News, Transportation August 29, 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…

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News, Weather August 29, 2026

Georgia Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Saturday afternoon, with the greatest coverage along and south of the I-85 corridor. A few storms could become strong, bringing locally…

News, Weather August 28, 2026

Heavy Rain and Lightning Expected With Georgia Storms Friday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Friday afternoon, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Damaging wind gusts are the primary severe weather…

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News, Weather August 27, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Warns of Localized Flash Flooding

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with heavy rainfall potentially causing isolated flash flooding. Storm chances will continue Friday through the weekend, and thunderstorms…

News, Transportation August 26, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, August 26

Cobb County road closures August 26, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

News, Weather August 26, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Wednesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms could bring hazardous weather to north and central Georgia Wednesday afternoon, including Cobb County, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall possible. Additional thunderstorms…

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Education August 25, 2026

Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?

by Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, Drexel University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for…

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