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DWM crews are testing water after a reported fish kill on the South River; early results suggest material may have reached storm drains.
HVAC companies around metro Atlanta report a surge in repair calls as heat and humidity push air conditioners to their limits; technicians share what to check now.
A Kennesaw woman reunited Monday with the responders who revived her after a May 6 lightning strike in a Marietta church parking lot.
A Heat Advisory is in effect Tuesday, June 30, in Atlanta with highs near 96°F and 'feels like' temps above 100°F.
Heat Advisory noon–8pm Monday, June 29, 2026. Highs in the upper 90s and heat index over 100.
A Heat Advisory covers parts of east‑central Georgia Sunday; Atlanta will climb into the low‑90s with heat‑index values near 100. Hydrate, avoid midday exertion and check cooling‑center listings.
Low‑90s heat Saturday in Atlanta with humid, sticky conditions and a slight chance of late‑afternoon storms. Far‑north counties could see isolated strong gusts.
Low 70s this morning; high near 90°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms and heat index topping 100°F by the weekend.
Clear morning, highs near 88°F today. Heat builds into the weekend with heat indices over 100°F.
State testing flagged stretches of Tybee, Jekyll and St. Simons beaches for elevated enterococci. Regulators have opened a public‑comment window while they draft cleanup targets.
Mid-60s this morning and mostly sunny — highs near 86°F. Showers return Thursday with heat spiking into the 90s next week.
A cool front brings drier, breezier air to Atlanta Tuesday with highs near 82°F and gusts up to 25 mph. Dry through Wednesday; heat builds back later in the week.
Hot, humid Monday with storms possible late tonight in Atlanta. Gusty winds and heavy, brief downpours may affect the evening commute.
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