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News, Weather August 29, 2026

Georgia Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia Saturday afternoon, with the greatest coverage along and south of the I-85 corridor. A few storms could become strong, bringing locally…

News, Weather August 26, 2026

Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Wednesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms could bring hazardous weather to north and central Georgia Wednesday afternoon, including Cobb County, with frequent lightning, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall possible. Additional thunderstorms…

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Air Quality, Weather & Environment August 25, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert Aug. 25

For the second day in a row, metro Atlanta, including Cobb County, is under a Code Orange air quality alert. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air…

Environment August 24, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta for Monday afternoon

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Monday, August 24. What is in…

News, Weather August 23, 2026

Georgia weather outlook includes storm threat Sunday

Isolated thunderstorms could develop across Central Georgia late Sunday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts possible in stronger storms, according to the National Weather Service. Additional isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms…

News, Weather August 21, 2026

Damaging Winds Possible in Parts of Georgia Friday

Scattered thunderstorms could turn strong to severe across parts of Central and Eastern Georgia Friday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible. The National…

Weather & Environment August 19, 2026

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta Today

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division relayed a Code Orange air quality alert to the National Weather Service for metro Atlanta, in effect this afternoon, Wednesday, August 19. What is in…

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News, Weather August 18, 2026

Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Indices Up to 109 in Georgia Tuesday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of central Georgia until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat indices up to 109 degrees possible. Residents across north and central Georgia should…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Dangerous Heat, Strong Storms Possible Across North Georgia Monday

Dangerous heat and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across north and central Georgia Monday, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of…

News, Weather August 17, 2026

Metro Atlanta Heat Advisory Warns of Heat Index Up to 109

A Heat Advisory remains in effect across much of central and north Georgia until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, with heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and…

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Labor September 7, 2026

Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics

by Kevin Hardy, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though…

Labor September 7, 2026

Report: Georgia continues to rank near the bottom of nation on worker’s rights

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] September 7, 2026 Georgia has made modest gains, but remains one of the worst…

Economy September 7, 2026

Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones?

by J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 7, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Immigration September 7, 2026

What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

by Jean Lantz Reisz, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, 1.3 million individuals…