Weather & Environment

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Weather August 22, 2025

Flash flooding possible in Georgia Friday as the scattered storms continue

Scattered thunderstorms and potential flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, with a Flood Watch in effect for parts of the region. The…

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Weather August 21, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue through the weekend

Scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening could bring strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and isolated flash flooding, with additional storms expected through the weekend. The…

Weather August 21, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 21, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Environment August 21, 2025

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt

by Alton C. Byers, University of Colorado Boulder and Suzanne OConnell, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Each summer in the mountains above Juneau,…

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Environment August 21, 2025

Most air cleaning devices have not been tested on people − and little is known about their potential harms, new study finds

by Amiran Baduashvili, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Lisa Bero, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Portable air…

Weather August 20, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with a high near 90 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather August 20, 2025

Scattered storms to continue in Georgia Wednesday, with heavy rainfall in some areas

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across north and central Georgia, bringing lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall in some areas. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous…

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Environment August 20, 2025

One of Hurricane Katrina’s most important lessons isn’t about storm preparations – it’s about injustice

by Ivis García, Texas A&M University; Deidra Davis, Texas A&M University, and Walter Gillis Peacock, Texas A&M University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Twenty years…

Environment August 20, 2025

Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend

by Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve…

Weather August 19, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms in Georgia Tuesday, with increased chance through the week

Scattered thunderstorms will impact parts of north and central Georgia today, with the greatest storm coverage and localized flooding potential expected in northeast Georgia. Storm chances will persist through the…

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Health & Wellness October 29, 2025

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