Weather & Environment

Weather April 26, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, April 26, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Cobb weather May 21: Photo of cloudy skies above a residential street

Weather April 25, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, April 25, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with a high near 78 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Color drawing of flames engulfing a forest representing high fire danger

Environment April 24, 2026

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason

by Zachary Handlos, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional…

Weather April 24, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, April 24, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather April 23, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, April 23, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with a high near 84 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Environment, Weather & Environment April 23, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Atlanta Due to Ozone and Wildfire Smoke

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for metro Atlanta on Thursday, April 23, as elevated ozone levels combine with smoke from regional wildfires to create potentially unhealthy…

Weather April 22, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with a high near 83 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

A large tree to the left of frame, surrounded by green undergrowth

Environment April 21, 2026

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

by John Parker, Smithsonian Institution and Justin Nowakowski, Smithsonian Institution, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1…

Weather April 21, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with a high near 80 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Weather April 20, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, April 20, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, April 20, 2026, with a high near 75 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Health & Wellness May 22, 2026

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work

by Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among…