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News, Weather July 22, 2026

Flash Flooding Possible Across Parts of North and Central Georgia

Scattered thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding are expected across north and central Georgia today through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The greatest storm coverage is…

News, Weather July 17, 2026

Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory Highlight Georgia Weather Forecast

Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and dangerous heat are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the weekend, according to the…

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News, Weather July 13, 2026

National Weather Service Warns of Strong to Severe Storms Across Georgia Monday

Numerous to widespread thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and tonight, with some storms capable of becoming strong to severe. The National Weather Service says damaging wind…

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News, Weather June 10, 2026

Thunderstorms Possible Wednesday Across North and Central Georgia

Residents across north and central Georgia could see isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon, mainly across North Georgia. Thunderstorm chances will continue daily through the weekend, with potential…

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News, Weather May 21, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia today, with scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon along and north of I-85. Gusty winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning…

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Climate and Weather July 21, 2024

Scattered thunderstorms expected in north and central Georgia Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Sunday, July 21, 2024. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 29, 2026

“My name is Santo, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male black/brown shepherd. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption July 29, 2026

“My name is Spencer. Are you here to adopt me?”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Health & Wellness July 29, 2026

Uninsured but Undaunted, a Surgical Patient Searched the Globe for a Deal

This article by Paula Andalo first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 29, 2026 Around the end of last year, Ronmel Rangel, 63, began to feel a…

Government & Politics, National Government July 29, 2026

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Trump executive order restricting vote-by-mail

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 28, 2026 A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the federal government can…

Government & Politics, National Government July 29, 2026

Special election to fill late Georgia congressman’s seat advances to an August runoff

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 28, 2026 Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Congressman David Scott, fell…