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Opinion October 3, 2024

The Atlanta Area Is Not Safe From Hurricanes Anymore

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Atlanta and Asheville learned last week, they’re no longer insulated from climate change in general, or hurricanes in particular….

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather October 1, 2024

As flood waters recede in most of the state, three rivers in central Georgia remain at risk

While the levels of rivers and streams in most of the state have receded, the National Weather Service reports that areas of river flooding will continue along the Ocmulgee, Ohoopee…

A drawing of buildings with fog at the base and the words "Dense patchy fog"

Climate and Weather September 30, 2024

Patchy dense fog possible in northwest Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a patchy dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Monday, September 30. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m….

Climate and Weather September 29, 2024

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in Cobb and Douglas counties continues Sunday

The National Weather Service flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell, affecting nearby parts of Cobb County and Douglas County continues Sunday morning, September 29. The flooding is expected to…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Major flooding expected on Sweetwater Creek near Austell

Major flooding is expected on Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County and Douglas County. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning on Saturday September 28 that will remain in effect…

Climate and Weather September 28, 2024

Flood warning issued for the Chattahoochee River at Cobb Parkway

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Chattahoochee River at US 41 (Cobb Parkway) covering both the Cobb County and Fulton County sides of the river. The…

Climate and Weather September 27, 2024

Flood watch in effect for multiple Georgia counties until 2 p.m. Friday

A flood watch is in effect for Cobb County and multiple other north and central Georgia counties until 2 p.m. Friday, September 27. Heavy rains driven by Hurricane Helene continue…

Climate and Weather September 27, 2024

Flood warning issued for Sope Creek near Marietta

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the area around Sope Creek near Marietta in Cobb County on Friday, September 27. The alert describes the flooding as minor….

Climate and Weather September 26, 2024

Flood watch in Georgia: “catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban flooding” expected in southern Appalachians

A flood watch remains in effect for Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties until tomorrow afternoon, Friday, September 27, at 2 p.m. as Hurricane Helene makes landfall in…

A weather map tracking the progress of Tropical Storm Helene. Parts of Florida, Georgia and the Gulf of Mexico are in bright red signifying high intensity of the storm

Climate and Weather September 25, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene expected to become hurricane; hit Georgia by Thursday

Image above from the National Weather Service website Tropical Storm Helene is expected to develop into a hurricane, and hit Georgia by Thursday, bringing with it the possibility of widespread…

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International March 4, 2025

USAID’s apparent demise and the US withdrawal from WHO put millions of lives worldwide at risk and imperil US national security

by Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University, State University of New York, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On his first day in office, Jan. 20, 2025, President…

Justice March 4, 2025

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