Scattered thunderstorms will hit north and central Georgia today. The National Weather Service warns residents to prepare for gusty winds and frequent lightning.
⛈️ Why It Matters: The storms could bring localized flooding and dangerous lightning strikes. Residents should have a plan for severe weather and avoid outdoor activities during peak storm hours.
🌩️ What’s Happening: The storms will develop this afternoon and continue into tonight. The biggest threats include strong winds and heavy rainfall that could cause flooding in low-lying areas.
📅 The Pattern Ahead: Daily thunderstorms will continue through the week. Storm chances remain highest during afternoon and evening hours each day. While severe weather risk stays low, some stronger storms could develop.
🏠 Stay Safe: Residents should monitor weather alerts and have multiple ways to receive warnings. If you hear thunder, head indoors immediately.
Before You Dismiss This Article…
We live in a time when information feels overwhelming, but here’s what hasn’t changed: facts exist whether they comfort us or not.
When A&W launched their third-pound burger to compete with McDonald’s Quarter Pounder in the 1980s, it failed spectacularly. Not because it tasted worse, but because customers thought 1/3 was smaller than 1/4. If basic math can trip us up, imagine how easily we can misread complex news.
The press isn’t against you when it reports something you don’t want to hear. Reporters are thermometers, not the fever itself. They’re telling you what verified sources are saying, not taking sides. Good reporting should challenge you — that’s literally the job.
Next time a story makes you angry, pause. Ask yourself: What evidence backs this up? Am I reacting with my brain or my gut? What would actually change my mind? And most importantly, am I assuming bias just because the story doesn’t match what I hoped to hear.
Smart readers choose verified information over their own comfort zone.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
