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C-130Js to be Used as 'Hurricane Hunters'
Lockheed Martin's C-130J Hercules will be used as "hurricane hunters" by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The four-engine aircraft will be specially-built as "flying laboratories," supporting NOAA's hurricane and environmental research from above. According to a news release from NOAA, two C-130Js will join the fleet by 2030, supporting hurricane forecasting and research, tornado research, atmospheric rivers research and forecasting, satellite calibration and validation, fire weather and atmospheric...
Cobb County Water System Reports 4 Sewage Overflows
The Cobb County Water System has reported four sewer overflows. The first was an estimated 56,000 gallon wastewater sewer overflow that occurred on Sept. 27. The overflow, resulting from inflow, occurred at 3252 Barnwell Trace in Powder Springs and discharged into Noses Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Sept. 27 at...
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities with the Cobb County Water System
The Cobb County Water System announced the following upcoming volunteer opportunities: Rain Garden Work Days Volunteers can join a hands-on volunteer work day at the demonstration Wildlife & Rain Garden. The events include a brief orientation, site tour and basic garden training. All gardening tools and supplies are provided. Dates are 9 to 11 a.m....
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