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Weather February 18, 2025

Overnight snow possible in north Georgia, but accumulation would likely be light

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern counties in Georgia. Snow is possible in far north Georgia, but accumulation, if snow occurs, is likely to be…

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Education February 17, 2025

Ragsdale’s contract extended in 6-0 vote; Cobb schools’ statement on immigration

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education extended Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s contract through 2028 at February’s school board meeting. While the annual extension of his three-year contract has…

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Transportation February 17, 2025

Gasoline prices take average 6-cents per gallon jump in Georgia

Gasoline prices in Georgia took a relatively sharp climb over the past seven days. According to AAA’s weekly report, gasoline prices in Georgia increased by six cents, reaching an average…

Weather February 17, 2025

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Monday, February 17, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, February 17, 2025, with a high near 47 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Weather February 16, 2025

Strong line of storms moving across metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. A line of strong thunderstorms is moving through the region…

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Weather February 15, 2025

Another flood warning in effect for Sweetwater Creek near Austell until Saturday afternoon

A flood warning from the National Weather Service is in effect for Sweetwater Creek in Cobb and Douglas counties until Saturday afternoon, February 15. What is in the Flood warning…

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Weather February 15, 2025

Another round of heavy rain expected in metro Atlanta, north Georgia Saturday evening

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Another storm system will bring additional heavy rainfall to the…

Trainer demonstrates a weapon-detecting dog at the Cobb County school board meeting

Education February 14, 2025

Cobb schools to employ K-9s trained in weapons detection

Trainer demonstrates a weapon-detecting dog at the Cobb County school board meeting: screenshot from video of meeting By Rebecca Gaunt New furry faces framed by floppy ears are coming to…

Weather February 14, 2025

Another storm system expected to hit Georgia Saturday PM

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Friday, February 14. Another wave of storms is headed…

Weather February 14, 2025

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell continues through Saturday AM

The flood warning for the Sweetwater Creek area of Cobb and Douglas counties from the National Weather Service is extended into Saturday morning, February 15. The flood stage has already…

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Environment, Weather & Environment February 11, 2026

Sierra Club Georgia Statement on Trump Administration’s Elimination of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding

Sierra Club Georgia submitted the following statement: In a brazen assault on the health and welfare of the American public, the Trump administration finalized its rule revoking the Environmental Protection…

Immigration February 11, 2026

“The world just seems like it’s against them. So it’s really hard when the school does this on top of everything else they’re dealing with”

Students participated at a walkout at Lakeside High School on January 21, 2025. Photo credit: Sophia Qureshi [This story was first published by 285 South, republished with permission] By Sofia…

Health & Wellness February 11, 2026

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