Tropical Storm Helene

Drawing of houses and water with hurricanes winds

Opinion October 3, 2024

The Atlanta Area Is Not Safe From Hurricanes Anymore

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Atlanta and Asheville learned last week, they’re no longer insulated from climate change in general, or hurricanes in particular….

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Climate and Weather October 1, 2024

As flood waters recede in most of the state, three rivers in central Georgia remain at risk

While the levels of rivers and streams in most of the state have receded, the National Weather Service reports that areas of river flooding will continue along the Ocmulgee, Ohoopee…

A weather map tracking the progress of Tropical Storm Helene. Parts of Florida, Georgia and the Gulf of Mexico are in bright red signifying high intensity of the storm

Climate and Weather September 25, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene expected to become hurricane; hit Georgia by Thursday

Image above from the National Weather Service website Tropical Storm Helene is expected to develop into a hurricane, and hit Georgia by Thursday, bringing with it the possibility of widespread…

Climate and Weather September 25, 2024

Flood watch in effect across north GA as Tropical Storm Helene approaches

A flood watch is in effect for Cobb County and other north Georgia counties from 2 p.m. September 25 and extending through Friday afternoon as Tropical Storm Helene approaches. A…

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Chattahoochee RiverLands December 21, 2024

A walk along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail in Mableton

By Larry Felton Johnson Yesterday afternoon I walked along the Chattahoochee RiverLands trail adjacent to Discovery Park in Mableton. I didn’t cover the entire distance, but I made a video…

Cobb County December 21, 2024

Tahnicia Phillips sworn in as Cobb Clerk of State Court

Tahnicia Phillips was sworn in as Cobb’s Clerk of the State Court. Phillips, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Robin Bishop in November’s general election, garnering 52.21 percent of the vote….

Climate and Weather December 21, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Saturday, December 21, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Smyrna December 20, 2024

Smyrna’s purchase of First Baptist Church property closes

The sale of the Smyrna First Baptist Church building and its nine-acre property on Church Street to the City of Smyrna has closed, and a new location for the church’s…

Cobb County December 20, 2024

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO to speak at next Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber’s 2025 Marquee Monday series will begin on January 13 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Donna Hyland, President and CEO of Children’s…

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Tropical Storm Helene

The Atlanta Area Is Not Safe From Hurricanes Anymore

As flood waters recede in most of the state, three rivers in central Georgia remain at risk

Tropical Storm Helene expected to become hurricane; hit Georgia by Thursday

Flood watch in effect across north GA as Tropical Storm Helene approaches