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Valerie Ruiz onstage holding up an award certificate

Education May 15, 2025

Kennesaw State student wins marketing competition at international conference

[This article by Paul Floeckher, with photos by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University sophomore Valeria Ruiz takes a unique…

Literature and World languages double major Lily Gauntt and nursing major Elizabeth "Liz" Williams

Education May 14, 2025

Two Walton High grads serving as GC&SU valedictorians

Photos above (L-R) Lily Gauntt and Elizabeth Williams. Photos courtesy of Georgia College & State University Georgia College & State University distributed the following announcement that two Walton High School…

Thunderstorms Georgia Drawing of thunderclouds with lightning on a dark backdrop

Weather May 14, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in metro Atlanta today; hail is the main threat

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north Georgia today, Wednesday, May 14 with a potential for severe storms bringing large hail and damaging wind gusts to the northeast region. Additional storm…

Weather May 14, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Education May 13, 2025

CORRECTION: KSU students to protest Board of Regents over Trump-instigated changes to remove resource centers, majors

Photo above: Simran Mohanty, KSU student, from screenshot of virtual press conference By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw State University students and faculty plan to follow up on Saturday’s press conference (follow…

Weather May 13, 2025

More storms likely in Georgia over the next two days

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta, for Tuesday, May 13, warning of possible isolated thunderstorms today and scattered…

Weather May 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with a high near 76 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Mahmut Karakaya and Ramazan Aygun standing in office

Education May 12, 2025

Kennesaw State researchers earn National Institutes of Health grant to address diabetic eye care via technology

[This article by Raynard Churchwell, with photo of Mahmut Karakaya and Ramazan Aygun by Darnell Wilburn, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University…

gasoline pump and an EV charging station with a car

Transportation May 12, 2025

Georgia gasoline prices drop; national EV charging rates rise slightly

According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped four cents over the past week, reaching an average cost of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded. EV charging rates…

Weather May 12, 2025

Georgia could see severe storms, with a chance of isolated tornados

North and central Georgia, including Cobb County, could see severe thunderstorms today, Monday, May 12, with damaging winds being the main threat, though isolated tornadoes and hail are also possible….

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Health & Wellness March 9, 2026

Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health

This article by Angela Hart first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Angela Hart, March 9, 2026 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as…

Government & Politics, State Government March 9, 2026

Georgia lawmakers move to wind down perks for data centers but otherwise leave oversight unchanged

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 7, 2026 In a year when Georgians were clamoring for state officials to…

Government & Politics, State Government March 9, 2026

Election bills face headwinds in the Georgia Senate on Crossover Day

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 8, 2026 Lawmakers had high hopes for this session’s election policy, introducing bills…

International March 9, 2026

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in

by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have…