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Weather March 24, 2025

Hazardous weather outlook: Isolated storms possible in GA Monday a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Monday, March 24, due to the possibility of isolated…

Weather March 23, 2025

High danger of fire continues in north & central GA Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the afternoon of Sunday, March 23, due to expected low…

Education March 22, 2025

SPLC appeals ruling on expulsion of Cobb County student

The Southern Poverty Law Center distributed the following press release, announcing an appeal in a long-running expulsion case of a student from North Cobb High School in the Cobb County…

Weather March 22, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, March 22, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with a high near 70 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

A red flag with a fire danger triangle, and the words "Red Flag Warning, critical danger of wildfire"

Weather March 22, 2025

Critical Red Flag Warning issued for Cobb and surrounding counties

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Saturday, March 22, due to expected low humidity, high wind, and…

Raunicka Ray, Campbell graduate wearing a letter jacket

Education March 21, 2025

Ragsdale announces investigation into firing of two Campbell coaches

Screenshot above: Raunicka Ray, Campbell graduate By Rebecca Gaunt Following the tremendous outcry from the public, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the district has opened an investigation into the firing of…

screenshot of Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale from school board video

Education March 21, 2025

Cobb superintendent blasts state’s ‘fake list’ for voucher program

Photo: screenshot of Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale did not mince words at Thursday’s school board work session, calling it a “fake list” when…

Weather March 21, 2025

Freeze warning in metro Atlanta continues until 10 a.m. Friday morning

Despite the arrival of spring, a freeze warning was issued for Cobb County and other parts of the region, in effect Friday morning, March 21, from 2 to 10 a.m….

Weather March 21, 2025

Low humidity brings high fire danger Friday afternoon in metro Atlanta

Due to expected low humidity, the National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday, March 21. What is…

A row of people with hardhats shoveling dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony

Education March 20, 2025

Construction starting on Kennesaw State’s newest residence hall

[This article by Paul Floeckher with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission.] Kennesaw State University will make room for approximately 460…

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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…