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Climate and Weather October 14, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Friday, October 14: sunny skies but with high fire danger

By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, October 14 with a high near 76. An overnight low of around 47…

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Climate and Weather October 14, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb: High fire danger today, cold front and thunderstorms next week

By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook that warns of high danger of fire in Cobb County and much of the rest of north…

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2022 Elections October 13, 2022

Candidates discuss prosecutorial discretion, CRT and abortion at MIC and ACT forum

By Rebecca Gaunt The Mableton Improvement Coalition and Austell Community Task Force invited local candidates for the General Assembly, Cobb school board and solicitor general to participate in a virtual…

Climate and Weather October 13, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Thursday October 13

The National Weather Service forecasts morning showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Thursday, October 13, 2022. The high is expected to be around 75 degrees. Tonight should be…

Climate and Weather October 13, 2022

Hazardous weather outlook for Cobb: thunderstorms combined with approaching cold front

by Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Thursday October 13 due to thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front. What…

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Marietta Police Department October 12, 2022

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on South Marietta Parkway last night

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating an incident in which a…

Music October 12, 2022

The Triumphant Return: The story of Endre Jenkins and his musical journey

by Niles Curry After Hurricane Katrina forced high school band student Endre Jenkins to relocate to Atlanta, the band room of Pebblebrook High School would change his life and music…

Climate and Weather October 12, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Wednesday October 12

The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies and afternoon showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County on Wednesday, October 12, with a high near 74 degrees. It’s expected to be…

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Kennesaw October 11, 2022

City of Kennesaw to hold Veterans Day luncheon to “honor the service of military members past and present”

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following announcement about its Veterans Day Luncheon on November 11 at the Ben Robertson Community Center: “The City of Kennesaw will honor the service…

Education October 11, 2022

Cobb County Association of Educators announces school board and legislative endorsements

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Association of Educators announced its endorsements for the Cobb County Board of Education and the Georgia General Assembly Tuesday. Republican incumbent Richard Woods received…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…