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Education June 16, 2025

Ragsdale on statewide school cell phone ban; foundation rule change could attract big donors

By Rebecca Gaunt The statewide ban on cell phones in grades K-8 goes into effect in July 2026, but Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district will…

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Weather June 16, 2025

Thunderstorms, gusty winds expected in metro Atlanta Monday through next Sunday

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for north and central Georgia, where scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, bringing threats of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and potential…

Weather June 16, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Monday, June 16, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, June 16, 2025, with a high near 88 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

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Mableton June 15, 2025

Report and photos from Pay It Forward 2K15’s litter cleanup on Cityview Drive

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from Pay It Forward 2K15’s litter cleanup on Cityview Drive in Mableton: Pay It Forward 2K15 hosted their quarterly…

Weather June 15, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms expected across Georgia Sunday; possible local flooding

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service issued a…

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Weather June 15, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Sunday, June 15, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, June 15, 2025, with a high near 86 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Mableton June 14, 2025

Michael McNeely announces run for Mableton City Council District 2

Michael McNeely distributed the following press release announcing his candidacy for Mableton City Council District 2: Michael McNeely, public safety executive, and community leader, has announced plans to run for…

Weather June 14, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Saturday, June 14, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a high near 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…

Weather June 14, 2025

Scattered storms, possible flooding in Georgia Saturday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. The National Weather Service…

Mableton June 13, 2025

Cassandra Brown announces run for Mableton City Council

Cassandra Brown issued the following press release announcing her run for Mableton City Council: Cassandra Brown, candidate for Mableton City Council, is bringing decades of leadership experience and deep community…

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Health & Wellness February 23, 2026

State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

This article by Rae Ellen Bichell first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Rae Ellen Bichell, February 20, 2026 Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are…

Health & Wellness February 23, 2026

Republicans shoot down Democratic effort seeking to expand Medicaid in Georgia

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 22, 2026 Democrats attempted to pass Medicaid expansion on the floor of the…

Crime & Public Safety February 23, 2026

Georgia House passes stripped down ‘Mandi Ballinger Act,’ opting to instead study ‘raise the age’

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2026 The Georgia House on Friday passed a bill to create a…

Environment February 23, 2026

How poisonous mercury can get from coal-fired power plants into fish you eat – EPA just weakened rules meant to lower the risk

by Gabriel Filippelli, Indiana University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For years, people fishing along the banks of the White River that winds through Indianapolis…

Uncategorized February 23, 2026

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

by Kent Jones, Babson College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s economic agenda took a major hit when the Supreme Court struck down…

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