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Hiding indoors from the heat? Here's what to know about air quality
LISTEN: Georgians escaping the heat by staying indoors are two to five times more at risk of breathing polluted air versus being outdoors. That’s according to the American Lung Association. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on ways to stay healthy at home. Higher temperatures, humidity and indoor air pollutants...
Detect and protect: Expert tips to identify and control poison ivy
ATHENS -- If you spend time outdoors, you've probably come across the persistent and noxious plant known as poison ivy. It is infamous for causing allergic reactions in up to 50 million Americans annually, according to the American Skin Association. To manage it effectively and safely, it's important to understand its traits and use the right control methods to deal with this troublesome plant.
Kickoff Countdown: Who wore it best? #40
UGASports is counting down the days until the Bulldogs’ 2024 season opener. For each day in our countdown, we will reveal our opinion of the best player in Georgia history to wear that particular jersey number. With 40 days before kickoff, UGASports selects Theron Sapp as the best Georgia player to wear jersey number 40. #40 THERON SAPP Position: Fullback Hometown (High School): Macon, GA (Lanier) Height/Weight: 6-2, 201 Lettered: 1956-1958 Stats: 258 rushes, 1,265 yards, 4.9 avg, 6 TD rushes, 1 TD receptions Career: Theron Sapp’s stats weren’t necessarily the best, but he had one of the biggest moments…
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market brings free vegetables to food deserts
The parking lot at St. Mark AME Church on Campbellton Road began to fill up well before 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market, a white box truck with “Follow me to freshness” painted on the side, was already parked outside as people filed into a large room in the church basement.
'Blessed': Atlanta woman celebrates 104th birthday
ATLANTA - An Atlanta grandmother celebrated a major milestone over the weekend: her 104th birthday. Mrs. Valena York Henderson turned 104 years young on Saturday, July 20. Henderson's family tells FOX 5 she has a giving heart and has received several awards for her community activism. The Atlanta native is...
Georgia Woman Turns 100 But Says She Feels Decades Younger: ‘I Just Feel Wonderful’
Susie Dotson, a vibrant African American woman from Columbus, Georgia, recently celebrated her 100th birthday, feeling as youthful as someone in their 40s or 50s. “I don’t have no pains. I just feel wonderful. I feel that God has blessed me with many, many blessings,” Dotson told WDBJ7.
The new school year kicks off in early August for Athens area. Here's what families need to know
August is headed our way and so it's time for kids to stuff their backpacks, pack their lunches, and get ready for the start of the 2024-25 school year in the Athens area. “We are gearing up to welcome our students, staff, and families back to (the Clarke County School District) for the...
Bed bugs temporarily close Athens-Clarke County Courthouse
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Athens-Clarke County Courthouse will be closed for a week to get rid of bed bugs in the facility, according to officials. The courthouse, which is on East Washington Street, will be closed until July 29. County officials said Superior Court Judge Lisa Lott...
Reminder: Slow Down on The Road When School Starts
Georgia residents are urged to slow down and stay alert as 1.7 million children return to school. 🚸 Why It Matters: Children are especially vulnerable to traffic accidents during school hours, particularly in the afternoon. Reducing unsafe driving can prevent child pedestrian fatalities. 🚦 What’s Happening:. 64%...
Georgians continue to struggle at the pumps
(The Center Square) — Portia Effinger has seen firsthand the difficult choices some Georgians have to make when faced with high gas prices. "It is very difficult, and it's mind-boggling," Effinger said as she filled up her car at a Chevron Station on N. Peachtree Road off Interstate 285 in Dunwoody last week. "I work in public service, and so it's very heart-wrenching when you hear someone say they have to choose between putting gas in their car, paying their car payment versus putting food...
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