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Smyrna September 13, 2025

Keep Smyrna Beautiful mourns the loss of Dr. David Martin

The following updates from Keep Smyrna Beautiful include a tribute to avid volunteer Dr. David Martin, and an announcement about the next Smyrna document shredding event: Document Shredding Join Keep Smyrna Beautiful on Saturday, September…

Weather September 13, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, September 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Air Quality September 13, 2025

Second consecutive day of poor air quality 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, Saturday, September 13, 2025. What is…

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Weekend Quiz September 13, 2025

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna?

How much do you know about the City of Smyrna? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge. Don’t get upset if you do less well than you thought you…

Weather September 12, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, September 12, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Air Quality September 12, 2025

Code Orange Air Quality Alert in Metro Atlanta 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 12, 2025. What is…

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Government & Politics September 12, 2025

Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence

by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement…

Community Life September 11, 2025

Report and photos from Word Of Faith Church’s 7th Annual Health Fair

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Word Of Faith Church’s 7th Annual Health Fair: The Epicenter on Riverside Parkway was the venue for Word…

Weather September 11, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Thursday, September 11, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with a high near 87 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

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Science & Technology September 11, 2025

How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard

by Brian W. Stone, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational…

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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…