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Health & Wellness September 17, 2026

California Eyes Prison Heat Protections That Fall Short of Workplace Standards

This article by Erin Rode, Capital & Main, first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sep 17, 2026 As Californians have weathered relentless heat waves, state workplace safety…

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Environment July 20, 2026

How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat

by Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a…

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Health & Wellness July 2, 2026

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

by Brian Bossak, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Millions of Americans are facing dangerous heat and humidity going into the July Fourth…

Weather July 15, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms and intense heat expected across Georgia today

Scattered thunderstorms and intense heat are expected across Georgia today, with flooding possible along the I-85 corridor and continued storm activity and high temperatures forecast through the weekend. The National…

Weather July 13, 2025

Heat indices between 100 and 108 in GA today through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, warning of isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dangerous heat indices reaching up to 108 degrees…

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Health & Wellness June 23, 2025

How to stay safe during heat waves – and heat stroke warning signs to watch for

by Brian Bossak, College of Charleston, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Summer is just getting started, and millions of people are under heat advisories as…

Weather April 5, 2025

Another day of seasonally record or near-record heat in Georgia on Saturday

By Larry Felton Johnson We’ll be faced with another day of record or near-record heat for the early Spring season in Georgia on Saturday, April 5, 2025. In addition, thunderstorms…

Weather April 2, 2025

Scorching temperatures expected in Georgia by Thursday

We might skip Spring altogether and head straight into summer, with near-record high temperatures expected. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts…

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Climate and Weather July 18, 2024

More scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon in north and central Georgia

Image above created with DALL-E from ChatGPT By Larry Felton Johnson The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central…

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Town Center July 9, 2024

Town Center Community & Kaiser Permanente to sponsor Hydration Pop-up

Cobb is a county with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. Its extensive network of multi-use paths includes the Silver Comet Trail, which spans from Cobb County to the Alabama…

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Health & Wellness October 6, 2026