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News, Weather June 15, 2026

Georgia Weather Outlook Highlights Weeklong Thunderstorm Risk

Scattered thunderstorms could affect parts of north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening, with strong storms possible in some areas. The National Weather Service says severe weather is not…

News, Weather June 13, 2026

Heat advisory for central Georgia, thunderstorm risk across much of the state

A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of central and eastern Georgia today, with heat index values expected to reach up to 105 degrees. North and central Georgia will…

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 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…

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News, Weather May 27, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across Georgia Through Next Tuesday

First we have extended drought, now the weather in metro Atlanta seems to have shifted to endless rain. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia today and through…

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News, Weather May 26, 2026

Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Through Tuesday Night

Flood Watch Continues A Flood Watch remains in effect for west Georgia and much of north Georgia through late Tuesday evening, with locally heavy rainfall increasing the risk of flash…

News, Weather May 25, 2026

Flood Watch Continues Across North Georgia and Metro Atlanta Through Monday Night

A Flood Watch remains in effect through late Monday night for parts of north Georgia, where excessive rainfall could cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, urban areas and other flood-prone…

News, Weather May 24, 2026

North and Central Georgia Face Severe Thunderstorm Risk Sunday

North and central Georgia could see strong to severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rain that may cause flash flooding concerns….

News, Weather May 21, 2026

Scattered Thunderstorms Expected Across North and Central Georgia Thursday

A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for north and central Georgia today, with scattered thunderstorms likely this afternoon along and north of I-85. Gusty winds, heavy rain, frequent lightning…

News, Weather May 20, 2026

Lightning and Heavy Rain Possible Across Georgia Through Saturday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across north and central Georgia from Thursday through Saturday, with lightning and locally heavy rainfall possible, according to the National Weather Service outlook issued Wednesday morning….

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Health & Wellness June 18, 2026

Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children

This article by Claudia Boyd-Barrett first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 18, 2026 LOS ANGELES — Damian Zermeño, 15, sensed something was wrong the moment he…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Democrat wins Gwinnett County-based state Senate special election after close call

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 17, 2026 Democrats pulled off a win in a special election to fill…

Government & Politics, State Government June 18, 2026

Georgia’s runoffs are over. Here are the candidates who are advancing to November’s election.

by Ellie Fivas, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 18, 2026 As Georgians headed to the polls on Tuesday, voters were doing…

Energy June 18, 2026

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

by Sanya Carley, University of Pennsylvania; Alexandra Klass, University of Michigan; Alison L. Knasin, University of Pennsylvania; David Konisky, Indiana University, and Shelley Welton, University of Pennsylvania, [This article first…

Environment June 18, 2026

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number

by Dmitri Kalashnikov, University of California, Merced; Cong Yin, University of California, Merced; Madhulika Gurazada, University of California, Merced, and Mukesh Kumar, University of California, Merced, [This article first appeared…