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Community, Things to Do August 13, 2026

Things to do this weekend in Cobb County: Friday August 14 to Sunday, August 16

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026. Be sure to check the information…

Weather August 13, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, August 13, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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News, Weather August 13, 2026

Georgia Thunderstorms Could Bring Gusty Winds, Hail Thursday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall to north and central Georgia Thursday afternoon, while a Heat Advisory is in effect for…

Medical symbolic staff with serpents and wings

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Hospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 12, 2026 Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Anti-abortion groups urge attorney general to halt mailing of abortion pills

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 11, 2026 A group of leading anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to newly…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, State Government August 12, 2026

GOP candidates outraise Democrats so far in most — but not all — of Georgia’s statewide contests

by Maya Homan and Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 12, 2026 With less than three months until the November…

Environment August 12, 2026

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

by Taylor Wishart, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As summer temperatures soar across the United States and Europe, cities are being forced…

Curious Kids August 12, 2026

How do computers talk with voices that sound like people?

by Tam Nguyen, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

graphic of lab equipment including beakers, microscope and test tubes

Health & Wellness August 12, 2026

Cyclospora spreads through human waste – so how did it get on food?

by Joan Rose, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the…

News, Transportation August 12, 2026

Where is road work going on in Cobb County this week?

Cobb County road closures August 12, 2026 The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a…

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Health & Wellness August 21, 2026