The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the state’s oyster harvesting season will officially close on Saturday, June 1, 2025, due to rising coastal water temperatures that increase the…
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Advisory: Overnight Closures Set for I-16/I-95 Interchange Project in Chatham County
Motorists traveling through Chatham County should prepare for overnight interstate closures this week as part of the ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects, according to an official update from the Georgia Department of Transportation…
Dog the Bounty Hunter Spotted Around Metro Atlanta After Leaving Florida
Reality TV icon Duane “Dog” Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, has recently been spotted around Metro Atlanta following news that he and his wife are planning to relocate away…
Exploring the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail: A Scenic Walk Through Georgia’s Alpine Gateway
Just outside the charming Alpine-style town of Helen, Georgia, a quiet paved trail winds its way alongside the Chattahoochee River — connecting history, nature, and walkable beauty in a short and meaningful…
Why Hurricanes Have Largely Missed Florida’s East Coast — And What It Could Mean
Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. From historic catastrophes to near-annual storm watches, the state has long been considered the nation’s hurricane capital. But in a surprising shift, the East Coast of…
Weather Impact Alert: Strong Storms Expected Tuesday Afternoon and Evening Across Metro Atlanta
Another wave of severe storms is expected to impact the Atlanta metro area, including Clayton County, on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Meteorologists have issued a Weather Impact Alert, warning residents of potentially…
Roswell Apartment Residents Endure Second Water Outage in a Week After Pipe Collapse
ROSWELL, GA — For the second time in less than a week, residents at The Lake House at Martin’s Landing apartment complex in Roswell have been left without running water. The repeated…
Memorial Day Travelers in Georgia Push Through Delays Amid Storms
ATLANTA, GA — Despite a weekend of severe thunderstorms and travel advisories, Memorial Day travelers across Georgia moved forward with their plans, leading to one of the busiest travel holidays in recent…
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Storms Impact Morning Commute Across Metro Atlanta
Heavy rain, gusty winds, and scattered lightning strikes moved across Metro Atlanta early Monday, disrupting travel across several major corridors and prompting weather alerts throughout North and Central Georgia. According to FOX…
Georgia Pharmacists React Cautiously to Federal Drug Pricing Reform
A new federal executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices has sparked cautious optimism — and some concern — among Georgia’s independent pharmacists and healthcare advocates. Announced last week by the…