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Weather May 8, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms could bring severe weather to northern Georgia Thursday

The National Weather Service warns that scattered thunderstorms today could bring severe weather to northern Georgia, with damaging winds, hail, and lightning, while the risk of storms continues into next…

Weather May 1, 2025

Possibility of strong to severe storms continue into the weekend for north and central Georgia

The National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility of scattered thunderstorms for north Georgia today, May 1, with the possibility of strong to severe storms continuing into the weekend. What…

Weather April 30, 2025

Possibility of strong to severe storms in Georgia

The National Weather Service warns of possible thunderstorms across north and central Georgia today, April 30, and through the weekend, with increasing chances of strong to severe storms and hazardous…

Weather March 31, 2025

As storm front moves through Georgia Monday, possible high winds, hail, tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Monday, March 31, 2025. As a line of storms…

Weather March 3, 2023

Cold front expected to bring strong to severe storms to Cobb and other n. GA counties this afternoon; wind advisory in effect

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties on Friday March 3 due to a cold front expected to bring strong…

Climate and Weather May 18, 2022

Bad news for the 2022 hurricane season: The Loop Current, a fueler of monster storms, is looking a lot like it did in 2005, the year of Katrina

Nick Shay, University of Miami [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and the Gulf of Mexico is already…

Government & Politics May 15, 2025

Mableton council considers whether to continue Six Flags Special Service District

Key points in this article: The City of Mableton must make a decision on whether to continue the Six Flags Special Services District, which has been managed by the county…

Transportation & Development May 15, 2025

CobbLinc transit scaling back its reach

By Mark Woolsey The CobbLinc Transit Service is scaling back its reach. Cobb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to eliminate several routes, while striking an agreement with a sister agency that’s…

Sports May 15, 2025

The Atlanta Falcons Need To Go Prime Time More Often Next Season

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College The good news for Atlanta Falcons fans is they get a much hyped-game next season. The bad news is that…

Government & Politics May 15, 2025

Accessory dwelling unit considerations advance in Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Accessory dwelling units (ADU) were the subject of discussion once again during Monday’s Kennesaw City Council work session. Zoning administrator Darryl Simmons presented an updated draft of…

Education May 15, 2025

Kennesaw State student wins marketing competition at international conference

[This article by Paul Floeckher, with photos by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] Kennesaw State University sophomore Valeria Ruiz takes a unique…

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