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Severe thunderstorms move through metro Atlanta, north Georgia; man killed after tree limb falls on car in Cherokee County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Officials said a 27-year-old man was killed in Cherokee County after a large tree limb fell on his car Tuesday evening as strong storms moved through metro Atlanta and north Georgia. The First Alert Weather Team declared a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday...
Atlanta’s ‘92.9 The Game’ To Continue Serving ‘Steak’ Shapiro.
Stephen “Steak” Shapiro will continue as late morning host (9-11am) on Audacy sports “92.9 The Game” WZGC Atlanta. The market veteran and former station owner joined WZGC in July 2022. Shapiro has a 25-year career in Atlanta radio, including serving as morning host at Dickey Broadcasting...
Latest Braves bullpen meltdown might have been blessing in disguise
Not too long ago, the Atlanta Braves clubhouse was campaigning for reliever Jesse Chavez to receive the first All-Star selection of his 17-year career. Chavez, the most-traded player in baseball history, may have a Baseball Reference page longer than a drug store receipt, but he has quietly put together solid seasons over the past three years with the Braves.
Diamond Shruumz recall: Up to 20 Georgians sick from microdosing candies
More Georgians have gotten sick from mushroom gummies and chocolates that are under a nationwide recall. Channel 2 Action News reported earlier this month that there were six cases connected to the Diamond Shruumz. On Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed that it’s now up to 20 illnesses. Of those 20 cases, at least eight people have been hospitalized and three people have had to use ventilators. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
National Hurricane Center increases chances of tropical cyclone. Georgia should watch closely
In a rush? Here's everything you need to know — in less than a minute — about what's happening in the tropics. The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances for a tropical wave to strengthen as it moves toward Florida and the U.S., according to the latest advisory. The system now...
Around Town: Synovus Building Sells But Bank Office Stays Put. Downtown's Big Decade: $15 Million in 7-Digit Deals
Another big player in downtown Rome is changing hands. It is the latest in a series of unrelated sales of large Broad Street properties together valued at nearly $15 million in the past decade. The latest is the Synovus bank building at 701 Broad St. which has been sold to Roger Manis LLC for $3.55 million, real estate records show. That might be a record price for a downtown sale. ...
Donald Trump, JD Vance coming to Atlanta for rally on Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are set to hold a rally in Atlanta on Saturday, only days after the presumptive Democrat nominee Kamala Harris was to hold a rally herself. The rally will be held at 5 p.m. at...
Harris derides Trump on border security at Georgia rally as GOP presses the issue
ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris, facing a new barrage of GOP attack ads seeking to define her early in her campaign, attacked back on immigration and border security before a fired-up crowd of thousands in an over-capacity arena Tuesday night. Through chants of “Kamala” aimed at her and...
Severe storms tear through north Georgia, downing trees and power lines
ATLANTA - A round of severe storms swept through north Georgia on Tuesday evening, downing trees and power lines. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were posted across the northern and western metro Atlanta areas. As of 5:30 a.m., Georgia Power reported more than 10,000 customers remained without power. Georgia’s EMCs reported more...
Scattered Thunderstorms Are Moving into Georgia This Afternoon
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning residents of potential severe weather conditions. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to persist this afternoon through the night, with some storms potentially becoming severe. Damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Localized flash flooding is particularly likely in northern parts of Georgia.
Registration Ongoing for Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum Slated for Aug. 20-21
Registration remains open for the Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum, slated for Aug. 20-21 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Topics ranging from the H-2A program, labor trafficking, housing, heat policies and compliance issues are scheduled for attendees. Chris Butts, executive director of the...