Georgia weather

News, Weather July 9, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms Thursday

North and central Georgia will see another hot day Thursday, with isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing gusty winds and frequent lightning, according to the National Weather Service….

News, Weather July 7, 2026

High heat, scattered storms to continue in GA for next 5 to 7 days

Isolated thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Hot…

News, Weather July 6, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat Advisory and scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today, with dangerous heat index values reaching up to 107 degrees in parts of east central Georgia. The…

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News, Weather July 5, 2026

Georgia Heat Advisory Continues as Heat Index Nears 106 Degrees

A Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening across north and central Georgia, where heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees this afternoon. In…

Opinion July 4, 2026

The Deadly Dangers of Drinking Alcohol in the Heat

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Like many of you, I enjoyed drinking at outdoor events in college. The two seemed to go hand in hand…until…

News, Weather July 4, 2026

Dangerous Heat Index Up to 109 Expected Across North Georgia for Independence Day

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for north and central Georgia through Saturday as dangerous heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot and humid conditions will continue…

News, Weather July 3, 2026

A Blazing Hot Independence Day in Metro Atlanta as Heat Avisory Extends Through Saturday

Heat Advisory Remains in Effect Across North and Central Georgia as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Friday A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening across north and central Georgia, with…

News, Weather July 2, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Parts of Georgia Thursday; Heat Index up to 111 Degrees

Extreme heat and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact north and central Georgia today, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for portions of far northwest Georgia and Heat…

News, Weather July 1, 2026

Another Georgia Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday July 1 as Heat Index Nears 107 Degrees

Heat and storm threats will affect large portions of north and central Georgia today, with a Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT for parts of north…

News, Weather June 30, 2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook Warns of Extreme Heat Across Georgia

A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday for portions of west and central Georgia as dangerous heat pushes heat index values into the mid…

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Health & Wellness August 4, 2026

AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, but Not Without Concerns

This article by Mark Kreidler first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 4, 2026 Vanessa Barahona received a call this past spring from Angelica at Kern Family…

Education August 4, 2026

Two Georgia universities scratch extra essay from admissions process

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 3, 2026 High school seniors applying this year to two of Georgia’s most…

Media August 4, 2026

Meet the Gen Z journalist who bought his hometown newspaper in Georgia

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 4, 2026 MONTICELLO, Ga. – Four years ago, Evan Newton was an intern…

Energy August 4, 2026

A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke‑point workaround and widening shipping risks

by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] After a nine-month pause, Houthi militants in Yemen allied to Iran resumed attacks on…

Environment August 4, 2026

HOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy – here’s how they could be bridges instead

by Daniel Kramer, Michigan State University and Madeline Carr, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] If you build a house in the United…