Arctic air is moving across the Midwest, Northeast, and East Coast this week and could last into February, according to the American Red Cross. What’s Happening: Cold temperatures and wind chills increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. The Red Cross released 10 safety steps for people in affected areas. What’s Important: Frostbite typically affects […]
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Will Southeast Georgia see freezing rain from the weekend winter storm?
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a forecast Wednesday showing a 5% to 10% chance of minor freezing rain impacts across southeast Georgia from Sunday into Sunday night. What’s Happening: The forecast shows low potential for freezing rain north of U.S. Highway 84 in southeast Georgia. The chance of freezing rain in the region […]
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Northwest Georgia air quality alert
An air quality alert was issued for three northwest Georgia counties in the Chattanooga area through midnight tonight. What’s Happening: The alert covers Dade, Walker, and Catoosa counties. Particulate matter in the air may reach unhealthy levels for some people. What’s Important: Most people won’t be affected. Active children and adults and people with respiratory […]
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When will winter weather strike Georgia this weekend?
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for north Georgia, excluding the Atlanta metro area, from 1 a.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Monday. What’s Happening: The watch covers areas north of Atlanta where forecasters expect up to 4 inches of snow and sleet and more than a quarter-inch of ice. The watch was […]
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A Georgia school board stopped broadcasting public comments. Now lawmakers are fighting back
A bill moving through the Georgia legislature would require school boards to broadcast public comment periods the same way they broadcast the rest of their meetings. What’s Happening: House Bill 989 would ban school boards from excluding public comments from webcasts or recordings of meetings. The bill requires boards to record or broadcast public comment […]
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Xfinity introduces new membership experience with exclusive perks for customers across the Southeast
ATLANTA — January 21, 2026 — Comcast’s Xfinity today announced the launch of Xfinity Membership, a new loyalty experience that brings customers’ favorite rewards together with even more benefits, including epic experiences, everyday perks and special discounts. Designed to make the benefits easier to access and more rewarding than ever, Xfinity Membership includes automatic status, […]
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Is your car ready for this weekend’s winter storm?
AAA is urging drivers to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving as winter weather creates hazardous road conditions across the state. What’s Happening: The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 1,300 people are killed and 116,000 are injured each year in crashes on snowy or icy pavement. AAA released a winter safety advisory on […]
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Hundreds of people will run through Atlanta in their underwear next month. Here’s why
Hundreds of people will run through Atlanta in their underwear on February 21 to raise money for research into neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves. What’s Happening: The event is called Cupid’s Undie Run. Participants run about one mile wearing only underwear. The Children’s Tumor Foundation organizes the run to […]
