Cobb County residents looking for relief from scorching temperatures this weekend can cool off at the Hope House Cooling Shelter in Marietta. The shelter is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:30 p.m. 🌡️ Why It Matters: With dangerous heat levels expected, the shelter offers a lifeline for residents without access to air conditioning […]
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How to Stay Safe From Lightning During Storms
According to the National Weather Service, lightning is one of the leading causes of weather deaths in the United States. In April, a father and son in Columbus were killed by a falling tree when lightning struck it on a golf course. Contrary to popular belief, direct strikes from lightning only make up around five percent […]
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Heat Wave in Georgia Threatens Both People and Animals
While the Peach State is no stranger to high temperatures, this week was hotter than most. A National Weather Service heat advisory warned of high temperatures and humidity across the state. “We basically have an area of high pressure over our area that is allowing these temperatures to be in place,” NWS Peachtree City meteorologist […]
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Expect More Storms, Rain and Flooding Today in Georgia
Dangerous thunderstorms that could bring damaging winds and flash flooding across much of the state continue today. ⛈️ Why It Matters: These storms pack winds strong enough to knock down trees and power lines, leaving families without electricity during the summer heat. Flash flooding can make roads dangerous to drive on. 🌩️ What’s Happening: The […]
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Congress Is Pushing for a Medicaid Work Requirement. Here’s What Happened When Georgia Tried It.
Series: Broken Pathways:How a Medicaid Work Requirement Program Fails Georgians More in this series Congressional Republicans, looking for ways to offset their proposed tax cuts, are seeking to mandate that millions of Americans work in order to receive federally subsidized health insurance. The GOP tax and budget bill passed the House in May, and Senate […]
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Korean Steak House in Cumming Fails Health Inspection With Score of 65
A routine health inspection at Q Korean Steak House in Cumming revealed multiple critical violations, leaving the restaurant with a failing score of 65 on June 23. 🚨 Why It Matters: Forsyth County residents dining at this Buford Road establishment may be exposed to unsafe food handling practices and sanitation issues that could potentially cause […]
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Thief Steals Packages and Tries To Take TV From Norcross Apartment Complex
Gwinnett County police need your help finding a man who stole packages from residents at a Norcross apartment complex last month. 🚨 Why It Matters: Package theft affects many apartment dwellers who rely on deliveries for essential items. When thieves target community spaces like mailrooms, it creates safety concerns for everyone in the building. 📦 […]
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