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News, Weather June 18, 2026

Metro Atlanta Under Wind Advisory From Thursday Evening Through Friday Morning

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that goes into effect this evening, Thursday, June 18, and extends into Friday morning. Bonus for the more weather-curious among you ……

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News, Weather June 18, 2026

Flood Watch Remains in Effect Across Metro Atlanta Through Friday Night

Flood Watch remains in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday through late Friday night for a large portion of central and north Georgia, including metro Atlanta. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall…

News, Weather June 17, 2026

Flood watch in effect for much of Georgia from Thursday morning through late Friday night

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of north, central and west-central Georgia from Thursday morning through late Friday night as multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected across…

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News, Weather June 14, 2026

Scattered Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Sunday

Scattered thunderstorms, including a few severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, are expected across north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has placed…

News, Weather June 11, 2026

Thunderstorm Chances Continue Across North and Central Georgia

Thunderstorm chances continue across North and Central Georgia today, with isolated to widely scattered storms expected this afternoon. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, the National Weather Service says…

News, Weather June 1, 2026

Scattered But Strong Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds Across Georgia

Strong storms could affect north and central Georgia Monday afternoon and evening, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts. Additional storms are expected Tuesday, with…

News, Weather May 31, 2026

Georgia Face Thunderstorm Chances Through Tuesday, Mostly in Central Georgia

North and central Georgia could see isolated to scattered thunderstorms through Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and lightning possible, according to the National Weather Service. The highest risk…

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News, Weather May 30, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood Risk Across North and Central Georgia Saturday

Scattered Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Risk Expected Across North and Central Georgia This Weekend Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for rounds of scattered thunderstorms beginning…

News, Weather May 29, 2026

Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds Main Concern as Storms Continue Across Georgia

Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and into the evening, bringing the risk of locally heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty winds. Additional rounds of…

News, Weather May 28, 2026

More scattered thunderstorms expected across north and central Georgia Thursday

North and central Georgia face isolated to scattered thunderstorms today, with locally heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds possible, followed by more storm chances Friday through Tuesday. The National…

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Aging June 19, 2026

Sandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources

This article by Cara Anthony first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 18, 202 Being a family caregiver is hard work. On June 17, KFF Health News…

Government & Politics, State Government June 19, 2026

Georgia’s primaries and runoffs are over, but one PSC race lingers

by Mary Landers, The Current, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 Georgia’s 159 counties are recounting votes cast in the…

Immigration June 19, 2026

DHS appears to axe plan to construct immigration detention megacenter in small Georgia town

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 After months of tension between the city of Social Circle and…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 19, 2026

The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz

by Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of…

Justice June 19, 2026

Juneteenth, Jim Crow and how the fight of one Black Texas family to make freedom real offers lessons for Texas lawmakers trying to erase history from the classroom

by Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, Sam Houston State University and Zachary Montz, Sam Houston State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The news was startling. On…