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Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

News, Weather January 13, 2026

High fire danger in central GA, light snow possible in far north GA

Residents across north and central Georgia are advised of heightened fire danger and the potential for light snow later this week, according to the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by…

News, Weather January 12, 2026

Elevated Fire Risk Today and Tuesday Across Central Georgia

North and central Georgia face increased fire danger today due to low humidity, with conditions expected to persist into Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

News, Weather January 11, 2026

Minor flooding continues in north Georgia

Minor flooding continues in parts of north Georgia this morning, with gusty winds expected through the afternoon. While the immediate concern remains localized flooding and breezy conditions, the outlook for…

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

News, Transportation January 10, 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

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 January 10, 2026

Flood watch plus possibility of isolated tornado in effect for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties Saturday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia through Saturday evening, with the potential for flash flooding due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service issued a…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

News, Transportation January 9, 2026

Mableton receives $240K federal road safety grant

The City of Mableton distributed the following announcement: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) selected Mableton to receive a $240,000 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. This historic award marks the…

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News, Weather January 9, 2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms possible across parts of Georgia Friday and Saturday

Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across parts of Georgia on Friday and Saturday, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall in the far north and northwest regions of the…

A suburban street with houses obscured by fog

News, Weather January 8, 2026

Dense fog advisory for metro Atlanta Thursday morning, possible thunderstorms Friday

Areas of fog are expected Thursday morning across north and central Georgia, potentially becoming locally dense and reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less. Thunderstorm chances increase Friday into…

News, Transportation January 7, 2026

Cobb DOT list of road and lane closures as of Wednesday, January 7

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 January 7, 2026

Dense fog advisory today, threat of heavy rain later in week for parts of Georgia

A dense fog advisory remains in effect across parts of north and central Georgia through 10 a.m. this morning, with visibility as low as a quarter mile. Drivers are urged…

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