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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Climate and Weather June 19, 2022

High fire danger in Cobb County, Sunday June 19

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement that warns of high danger of fire in Cobb County and other Georgia counties on Juneteenth (Sunday June 19) due to…

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Environment May 19, 2022

EPD issues Code Orange air quality alert for metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service relayed a Code Orange air quality alert from Georgia’s Environmental protection division. We are under the following Code Orange alert: “Unhealthy for sensitive groups: People with…

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2022 Elections May 17, 2022

Georgia Chamber endorses Kay Kirkpatrick in primary for state Senate District 32

The Georgia Chamber endorsed incumbent state Senator Kay Kirkpatrick in the GOP primary for state Senate District 32. District 32 boundaries have changed significantly since the latest round of redistricting,…

2022 Elections May 14, 2022

Q & A with Terry Cummings, Democratic hopeful for GA State House District 39

By Arielle Robinson The Courier spoke last week with Terry Cummings, a Democrat running for Georgia House District 39. Cummings ran against incumbent Rep. Erica Thomas in the 2020 primaries….

Climate and Weather May 10, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday May 11

Not much has changed in the forecast since Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday May 11 with a high near 84…

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Food Safety September 21, 2026