Cobb County plans to test its weather sirens Wednesday for National Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs Feb. 4-8. The county will participate in the statewide tornado drill at 9 a.m. Normally the county tests the sirens the first Wednesday every month at noon. Info: www.cobbcountyga.gov.

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Instructor Daniel Jean-Baptiste reminds students to "measure twice, cut once" while using a hand saw at the Construction Ready accelerated summer program at Westside Works in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The program provides training for careers in construction and the skilled trades. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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