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Education September 20, 2025

Ragsdale announces two teachers out, more on administrative leave over Charlie Kirk posts

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced that two teachers are no longer with the Cobb County School District and others have been placed on administrative leave over social media…

Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community September 19, 2025

Georgia Symphony Orchestra-75 Year Legacy of Music and Community

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield. Photo above by Brian Benefield] We are fortunate to know some influential people in Marietta, and Kim…

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Air Quality September 19, 2025

Another day of poor air quality in metro Atlanta expected Friday

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Friday, September 19. What is in…

Weather September 19, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 19, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 19, 2025, with a high near 89 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Health & Wellness September 19, 2025

Health Care Cuts Threaten Homegrown Solutions to Rural Doctor Shortages

This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson September 18, 2025 CHICO, Calif. — Olivia Owlett chose to do her…

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Political Violence September 19, 2025

After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward?

by Lee Bebout, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits…

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Weather September 18, 2025

Isolated thunderstorms possible in metro Atlanta today through Saturday, but no severe weather expected

Patchy dense fog is expected this morning across north and central Georgia, with isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon and into the weekend. Severe weather is not anticipated. The National Weather…

Weather September 18, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 18, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous…

Air Quality September 18, 2025

Code Orange air quality alert issued for Thursday afternoon in metro Atlanta

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, September 18. What is in…

Justice September 18, 2025

Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas

by James B. Blasingame, Arizona State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When a junior at an Orange County public high school in Florida visited…

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Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…