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Air Quality June 26, 2025

Poor air quality in metro Atlanta prompts Code Orange alert

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Thursday, June 26. What is in…

Justice June 26, 2025

The sleeper Supreme Court decision that could have profound impacts on the Trump administration agenda – and restore faith in the high court

by Ray Brescia, Albany Law School, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The American public’s trust in the Supreme Court has fallen precipitously over the past…

Education June 25, 2025

Kennesaw State assistant professor named 2025 AIA Georgia Educator of the Year

[This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] For demonstrating excellence in teaching, mentorship, and practice-integrated design education, Kennesaw State University assistant…

Weather June 25, 2025

Dangerous heat index in Georgia continues for the second day Wednesday

A dangerously high heat index is expected in Georgia until 8 p.m., along with potential severe thunderstorms today through Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook along…

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Housing June 24, 2025

To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete

by Pablo Moyano Fernández, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the…

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Weather & Environment June 24, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia today and Wednesday

The National Weather Service is warning of dangerously high heat index values and the possibility of severe storms across north and central Georgia through the middle of the week. The…

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Crime & Public Safety June 23, 2025

The term ‘lone gunman’ ignores the structures that enable violence

by Art Jipson, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When shots rang out in Minnesota, targeting state Democratic politicians, the headlines quickly followed…

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Health & Wellness June 23, 2025

How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for

by Brian Bossak, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Summer is just getting started, and millions of people are under heat advisories as…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 21, 2025

Cobb animal services issues statement disputing “grossly exaggerated” social media post

Photo above from the Cobb Animal Services website Cobb County Animal Services issued a statement on what they state are exaggerated numbers of pets euthanized at Cobb County’s Animal Shelter,…

Opinion June 19, 2025

What Dark Money Is, And Why It Might Be A Problem For You

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis was once quoted as saying in Harper’s Weekly in 1913….

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Weather July 8, 2025

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