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News, Weather May 29, 2026

Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds Main Concern as Storms Continue Across Georgia

Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, bringing the risk of locally heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds. Additional rounds of…

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Education May 28, 2026

Years of tension with lawmakers led up to runoff for Superintendent Richard Woods

by Jeff Amy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 State Superintendent Richard Woods has told lawmakers multiple times that reading…

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News, Weather May 28, 2026

More scattered thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face isolated to scattered thunderstorms today, with locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds possible, followed by more storm chances Friday through Tuesday. The National…

News, Transportation May 27, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, May 27?

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…

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News, Weather May 27, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Through Next Tuesday

First we have extended drought, now the weather in metro Atlanta seems to have shifted to endless rain. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and through…

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News, Weather May 26, 2026

Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Through Tuesday Night

Flood Watch Continues A Flood Watch remains in effect for west Georgia and much of north Georgia through late Tuesday evening, with locally heavy rainfall increasing the risk of flash…

Education May 25, 2026

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

by Austin Sarat, Amherst College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers…

News, Weather May 25, 2026

Flood Watch Continues Across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta Through Monday Night

A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Monday night for parts of north Georgia, where excessive rainfall could cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, urban areas and other flood-prone…

News, Weather May 24, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Severe Thunderstorm Risk Sunday

North and central Georgia could see strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rain that may cause flash flooding concerns….

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News, Transportation May 23, 2026

This week’s 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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Weather June 23, 2026