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News, Weather February 18, 2026

Thunderstorms Could Return to North and Central Georgia Friday, Feb 19

Patchy dense fog could make for hazardous travel across parts of west central Georgia this morning, and while the threat of severe weather remains low, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are…

News, Weather February 15, 2026

Widespread Rain, Gusty Winds Expected Across North and Central Georgia Sunday

Widespread rain and gusty winds are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms possible in central portions of the state. Damaging wind…

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News, Weather February 12, 2026

High Fire Danger Alert Issued for North and Central Georgia for Thursday

High fire danger conditions are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon into the evening as very low relative humidity and dry fuels combine to elevate the risk of…

News, Weather February 8, 2026

Low humidity raises fire risk across north and central Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening

High fire danger conditions are expected this afternoon into the evening across north and central Georgia as very low relative humidities combine with dry fuels and light winds, increasing the…

Weather August 21, 2025

Scattered storms in Georgia to continue through the weekend

Scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening could bring strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, and isolated flash flooding, with additional storms expected through the weekend. The…

Weather August 7, 2025

Isolated storms forecast to continue in metro Atlanta Thursday, but not expected to become severe

Isolated and scattered rain and thunderstorms are forecast for north and central Georgia, with potential flooding concerns in central areas due to persistent rainfall expected through the weekend. The National…

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Weather January 19, 2025

National Weather Service revises terminology in cold weather alerts to reflect seriousness of extreme cold

By Mark Woolsey As brutally cold weather settles into Cobb County and metro Atlanta late Sunday into Monday, you may notice some changed weather terminology. On Oct.1, the National Weather…

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Climate and Weather September 30, 2024

Patchy dense fog possible in northwest Georgia

The National Weather Service issued a patchy dense fog advisory for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Monday, September 30. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m….

Climate and Weather May 3, 2024

Storms expected to enter Cobb County and region this afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia. Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today,…

Climate and Weather January 6, 2024

“Potent storm system” expected to enter north and central GA Monday Jan 8

According to the National Weather Service a potent storm system is expected to enter Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia Monday, January 8. What is in…

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Government & Politics, Local government March 21, 2026

Mableton City Council Work Session, Regular Meeting Agendas

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy. The work session begins at…

News, Transportation March 21, 2026

This week’s schedule of lane closures for the ongoing $1.2 billion I-285 and I-20 West Interchange project in Cobb and Fulton

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the estimated $1.2 billion I-285/I-20 West Interchange project. This week’s updated schedule…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes March 21, 2026