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Climate and Weather September 3, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb: Saturday September 3

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Saturday September 3 due to the possibility of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. What is in…

From left, Rev. John Foster of Big Bethel AME Church, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Nikema Williams. Pelosi came to Atlanta to promote a Democratic measure aimed at restoring communities divided by unjust laws. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder.

Urban Design September 2, 2022

Pelosi in Georgia to plug funding to reunite Black communities split by 1950s highway projects

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]September 2, 2022 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood…

Climate and Weather September 2, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb and other counties in the region: “Isolate severe thunderstorms cannot be ruled out”

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Friday September 2 due to the possibility of thunderstorms, which are expected to increase in coverage through…

Climate and Weather August 30, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County as cold front heads our way, bringing scattered thunderstorms

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Tuesday August 30 due to scattered thunderstorms that are expected this afternoon as a cold front heads…

Climate and Weather August 28, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Sunday August 28

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Sunday August 28 due to the likelihood of isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. What…

Climate and Weather August 27, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook issued for Cobb County: Saturday August 27

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Saturday August 27 due to expected isolated to scattered thunderstorms across the region. The NWS defines…

Dollar sign labeled "Economy" and "Inflation"

Economy August 19, 2022

Will the Inflation Reduction Act actually reduce inflation? How will the corporate minimum tax work? An economist has answers

By Nirupama Rao, University of Michigan [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The U.S. is about to spend US$490 billion over 10 years on reducing greenhouse…

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Health Care August 10, 2022

Biden administration suspends Kemp’s health care plan months before planned start

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]August 10, 2022 The Biden administration has followed through on its threat to suspend Georgia’s…

mural of the word "Marietta" in bright colors

Second Helpings July 23, 2022

Lasting Restaurant Trends in 2022 in Cobb County

By Brian Benefield [This is the latest of Brian Benefield’s Second Helpings columns, highlighting food in Cobb County. To read more of his reviews, follow this link] Covid-19 has affected…

Heat map of U.S. showing high heat over much of the eastern United States

Climate and Weather June 22, 2022

What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking large parts of the country

William Gallus, Iowa State University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an…

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