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Education August 4, 2026

Two Georgia universities scratch extra essay from admissions process

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 3, 2026 High school seniors applying this year to two of Georgia’s most…

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News, Weather August 4, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Tuesday

Scattered to isolated thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with locally gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall possible this afternoon. Additional rounds of showers and…

News, Weather August 3, 2026

National Weather Service Forecasts Storms Across North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms and isolated storms are expected across much of north and central Georgia today, with the potential for gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall, especially across eastern portions of…

News, Weather August 2, 2026

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across Parts of Georgia Today

Strong to severe thunderstorms could develop across parts of north and central Georgia today, with the greatest risk south and east of the Interstate 85 corridor. The National Weather Service…

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News, Transportation August 1, 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 1, 2026

Multiple Rounds of Storms Expected Across North and Central Georgia

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today through the upcoming week, with the National Weather Service warning that a few storms could become…

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Education July 31, 2026

Students are anxious – and it’s no surprise, since we are teaching them to be that way

by Erin Clabough, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Temporary anxiety can often surface before the first day of school. Sometimes, that can…

Education July 29, 2026

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

by Kelley Mayer White, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow…

News, Transportation July 29, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, July 29

Cobb County road closures July 29 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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News, Weather July 28, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Tuesday as Heat Index Nears 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday for much of north, central, east-central, southeast and west-central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to…

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Arts & Culture August 23, 2026