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Georgia Power sign at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Cobb County accompanying article about restory power

Environment May 29, 2024

EPA just rejected Alabama’s plan for a state-run coal ash program. What does it mean for Georgia?

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2024 This story was updated at 7:40 p.m. on May 28 with…

A map of the area of Lake Allatoona where the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility

Environment May 29, 2024

Cobb County reports wastewater spill into Lake Allatoona

Cobb County reported that a spill into Lake Allatoona occurred last week on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22. According to the county’s alert, “Cobb County Water System’s Northwest…

Jagger and Sullivan looking down into Nickajack Creek

Smyrna February 28, 2024

Smyrna woman fears losing home to overflowing creek

Photo above: Graham Jagger and Rebecca Sullivan at 15-foot dropoff (by Rebecca Gaunt) by Rebecca Gaunt When Rebecca Sullivan purchased a house in Smyrna nine years ago, her two sons…

An analog dial gauge labeled "Air Quality Index" with the arrow pointed to Orange which is numbered 100 to 150

Climate and Weather September 5, 2023

Metro Atlanta is under a Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday, September 5

Metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, will be under a Code Orange air quality alert today, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed the alert to the National…

Climate and Weather September 4, 2023

Metro Atlanta will be under a Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday, September 5

Metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, will be under a Code Orange air quality alert tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed the alert to the National…

Climate and Weather August 26, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert in metro Atlanta for 4th consecutive day

The Code Orange air quality alert has been extended for Saturday, August 26. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert issued for metro Atlanta for third consecutive day

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality in the metro Atlanta region today: Friday, August…

Climate and Weather August 24, 2023

Code Orange air quality alert in metro Atlanta for second consecutive day

The poor air quality in metro Atlanta will continue for a second consecutive day. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather…

Climate and Weather August 23, 2023

Poor air quality expected in metro Atlanta today: Code Orange, Wednesday August 23

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality in metro Atlanta today, Wednesday August 23, 2023….

Climate and Weather July 26, 2023

Third Code Orange air quality alert in a row issued for metro Atlanta: Thursday July 27

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service warning of poor air quality expected tomorrow, Thursday July 27. This will be…

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Government & Politics, Local government March 10, 2026

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