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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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Government & Politics August 21, 2025

The Orwellian echoes in Trump’s push for ‘Americanism’ at the Smithsonian

by Laura Beers, American University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When people use the term “Orwellian,” it’s not a good sign. It usually characterizes an…

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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…

Health & Wellness August 20, 2025

Guns, Race, and Profit: The Pain of America’s Other Epidemic

This article by Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam August 19, 2025 BOGALUSA, La. — Less than…

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…

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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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Elections August 20, 2025

Update: Candidates for office in Cobb: send us your press releases, but with two conditions

[This is a republication with slight modifications of what we posted previously. We welcome candidate press releases that adhere to the guidelines below.] UPDATE: There is another caveat we’ll add…

Elections August 20, 2025

Michael McNeely qualifies in Mableton city council election

Michael McNeely, a candidate for Mableton City Council – District 2, submitted the following press release: Today, I qualify as a candidate for Mableton City Council – District 2. I…

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Health & Wellness August 20, 2025

Advocates say $20 million fine a first step toward enforcement of Georgia mental health parity law

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 18, 2025 Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to…

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Sports August 20, 2025

Who Should Manage The Atlanta Braves In 2026?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Three candidates are interviewing for the manager position for the Atlanta Braves in 2026. Who should be hired? Candidate A…

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Pets and Pet Adoption August 21, 2025

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