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Weather & Environment July 14, 2025

My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants

by Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43…

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Government & Politics July 14, 2025

How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order

by Julie Novkov, University at Albany, State University of New York and Carol Nackenoff, Swarthmore College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Legal battles over President…

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Environment July 13, 2025

What is the significance of Georgia Power’s hydrogen/natural gas test at Plant McDonough-Atkinson?

By Larry Felton Johnson Georgia Power recently announced the successful test of a trial blending a 50 percent mix of hydrogen and natural gas in a natural gas turbine at…

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new business July 13, 2025

62 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County last week

Here are the 62 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday, July 11, 2025. These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County. Cities…

Weather July 13, 2025

Heat indices between 100 and 108 in GA today through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dangerous heat indices reaching up to 108 degrees…

Weather July 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, July 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, July 13, 2025, with a high near 93 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

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Education July 12, 2025

Backpack, school supply donations needed for “Backing the Need” drive

KIDS CARE distributed the following announcement about its Backing the Need back-to-school drive: The 5th Annual “Backing the Need” Backpack & School Supply Drive is happening Now – July 19th. KIDS CARE, a…

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Crime & Public Safety July 12, 2025

Arrest made in July 4 homicide in South Cobb

By Mark Woolsey Cobb Police have made an arrest in an Austell-area holiday homicide. Authorities said in a news release that a 23-year-old Austell man was charged with murder, aggravated…

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Elections July 12, 2025

Election officials expect low turnout for PSC Democratic runoff

By Mark Woolsey Following a lackluster early voting period turnout for Tuesday’s Georgia Public Service Commission Special Primary Democratic Runoff, election officials aren’t expecting to see many faces at the…

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Austell July 12, 2025

Why I support the Austell tax increase

By Derek Caffe As a resident of downtown Austell’s Unity Square neighborhood and someone deeply involved in our community’s growth and development, I want to share why I support the…

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