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Weather July 8, 2025

More thunderstorm;another high heat index for Georgia Tuesday PM

The National Weather Service is warning of isolated to scattered thunderstorms and extreme heat across north and central Georgia today, with potentially strong storms and high heat index values expected…

Weather June 26, 2025

High heat plus potential for strong thunderstorms in Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face another round of dangerous heat and the potential for strong thunderstorms today, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. The…

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Weather & Environment June 24, 2025

Dangerously high heat index in Georgia today and Wednesday

The National Weather Service is warning of dangerously high heat index values and the possibility of severe storms across north and central Georgia through the middle of the week. The…

Climate and Weather August 25, 2024

Potential for record daily high heat index in Georgia Wednesday and Thursday

The National Weather Service warned of the danger of a record daily high heat index next Wednesday, August 28, and continuing on Thursday. The temperatures are expected to gradually increase…

Climate and Weather August 1, 2024

Scorching temperature, scattered storms in store for Cobb County and region

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for August 1, 2024. Expect a very hot day with…

Climate and Weather August 1, 2024

Heat index of up to 110 across Georgia as heat advisory issued for most of the state

Image created by Cobb County Courier using Canva Pro The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Georgia, including Cobb County, on Thursday, August 1, 2024. A…

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Climate and Weather July 17, 2024

Another hot and humid day in Georgia, with heat indices reaching 100-105

By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Wednesday, July 17, 2024. A…

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Climate and Weather July 9, 2024

High heat index, scattered storms, continue in north and central Georgia Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Tuesday, July 9. A heat advisory is in effect…

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Climate change July 8, 2024

Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe

by Susan Yeargin, University of South Carolina, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing…

Climate and Weather July 3, 2024

Extreme heat index of up to 109 in Georgia expected July 4

An extreme heat index of up to 109 is expected Thursday, July 4, in central and parts of north Georgia. The high heat is expected to continue through the weekend….

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Opinion July 10, 2025

“We have to give Georgia voters something to vote for” — how state senator Jason Esteves hopes to fire up the Peach State’s electorate

By Ciara Essence Whimbush With the Georgia Governor’s election set for November 3, 2026, and a pending date for the primaries, several Democrats have begun to throw their proverbial hats…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 10, 2025

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