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

News, Transportation April 18, 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…

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News, Weather April 18, 2026

What percentage of Cobb County is affected by the drought?

According to the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), a division of NOAA, the Southeast is experiencing its most widespread drought in at least a quarter-century, with nearly the entire…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather April 18, 2026

Low Humidity and Winds Continue to Raise Fire Threat Across Georgia

A Fire Danger Statement is in effect across north and central Georgia today, with very dry vegetation, low humidity, and breezy winds creating elevated wildfire risk through this evening. Outdoor…

Education April 17, 2026

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it

by Heather Hensman Kettrey, Clemson University; Heidi Zinzow, Clemson University, and Megan Rebecca Fallon, Clemson University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sexual misconduct – including…

A map showing extreme drought conditions across large portions of Georgia, including much of metro Atlanta

News, Weather April 17, 2026

Southeast drought reaches worst extent since 2000 as Georgia, Carolinas post record dryness

News, Weather April 17, 2026

As Drought Continues, Cobb County Under Fire Danger Statement Friday

Dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk are the main concerns across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with a Fire Danger Statement in effect this afternoon and evening. Hazardous…

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Education April 16, 2026

Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] April 15, 2026 University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as…

Education, News April 16, 2026

Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027

[This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday…

News, Weather April 16, 2026

Dry Conditions Fuel Fire Danger Across North Georgia, But Isolated Thunderstorms Possible

A Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia warns of elevated fire danger today and continuing through the weekend, along with the potential for isolated and scattered thunderstorms that…

News, Transportation April 15, 2026

Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Wednesday, April 15

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…

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News, Transportation May 30, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

Business & Economy, Local Business May 30, 2026