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Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 13, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia for the seventh consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning continuing for parts of far north Georgia north of Atlanta until 8 p.m….

News, Weather April 12, 2026

High fire danger in Georgia continues for sixth consecutive day

A Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia, with a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. today for parts of far north Georgia and…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

News, Transportation April 11, 2026

GDOT Releases Weekly I-285 and I-20 Lane Closure Schedule for the West Interchange Project in Cobb & 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 April 11, 2026

Georgia Fire Risk Expected to Continue Into Sunday

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for portions of north and central Georgia through this evening, with dry vegetation and low humidity increasing the risk of fire spread. Outdoor…

News, Weather April 10, 2026

High Fire Risk Continues Across North Georgia Amid Dry Conditions

A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for north Georgia through this evening as dry vegetation and low humidity increase the risk of wildfire spread. The Hazardous Weather Outlook for…

Education April 9, 2026

Trump administration’s lawsuits against Harvard and UCLA have roots in a decades‑old fight over civil rights law

by Ryan Creps, University at Buffalo, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Department of Justice announced in March 2026 that it is suing Harvard University…

KSU student SueAnn Hollowell receiving award

Education, News April 9, 2026

Kennesaw State’s SueAnn Hollowell places second in inaugural USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

[This article by Travis Highfield with photos by Darnell Wilburn first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] In a showcase of student innovators from across the…

News, Weather April 9, 2026

Dry Conditions, Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Risk in North and Central Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon and evening for parts of north and central Georgia, where dry vegetation and low humidity are creating elevated wildfire risk. Outdoor…

News, Transportation April 8, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 8

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…

News, Weather April 8, 2026

Fire Danger Elevated Across North and Central Georgia April 8

Fire weather concerns are elevated across north and central Georgia today and tonight as low relative humidity, dry fuels and gusty winds increase the risk of wildfire spread. A Red…

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