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Climate and Weather November 8, 2024

Dense fog possible Friday AM in Cobb, thunderstorms possible Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook fog advisory for Cobb County and other north and central Georgia counties for Friday, November 8. Dense fog is possible until…

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Curious Kids November 4, 2024

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

by Michael Leamy, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…

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Psychology November 4, 2024

Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

by Shannon Sauer-Zavala, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your…

November 3, 2024

How to read and understand a weather report

Weather reports are indispensable tools for planning daily activities, travel, and preparing for extreme weather events. This article will give pointers on how to read and understand the weather reports…

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Business November 3, 2024

“State of the Battery” at the Cobb Chamber’s November Marquis Monday

The Cobb Chamber will host its Marquee Monday event this Monday, Nov. 4, with a “State of the Battery” panel and a celebration of top educators from Cobb County and…

Climate and Weather November 1, 2024

Patchy, dense fog possible in parts of Georgia until 9 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Georgia on Friday, November 1. The outlook specifies east central Georgia, but the counties listed in the alert…

south Cobb October 31, 2024

South Cobb Area Council names Citizens of the Year for Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has named its 2024 Citizens of the Year, recognizing three community advocates for their contributions to South Cobb’s districts. The recipients were Quintasha…

Science and Technology October 30, 2024

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that’s home to countless space objects

by James Wray, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so…

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Elections October 29, 2024

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

by Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election may come down to LGBTQ+…

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Health Care October 23, 2024

Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.

This article by Susan Jaffe first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Susan Jaffe October 21, 2024 When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription…

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