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Recent rains end Georgia drought as farmers look ahead to fall harvest

Recent rains end Georgia drought as farmers look ahead to fall harvest Recent rains have officially brought Georgia out of a severe drought, and farmers are looking ahead to the fall harvest. Dry conditions have heavily affected farmers in Georgia for nearly a year, but the National Weather Service recently announced that Georgia’s drought is officially over. Local farmers were hit hard by the dry spell. Brandi Whitney of Serenbe […]

todayAugust 17, 2026 12

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Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications

Georgia health experts warn heat can affect medications With temperatures continuing to rise in Georgia, health professionals are warning those taking medications to be aware of how their medications interact with the heat. Certain drugs can impact your body’s ability to regulate temperature and reduce the effectiveness of the medication. "There are some common medications for the heart and for blood pressure," Andrew Wilson of Dunwoody Pharmacy told CBS News […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 10

A map from the National Weather Service showing a heat advisory for south Georgia counties.
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Severe storms leave thousands without power across north Georgia

Severe storms leave thousands without power across north Georgia Thousands in north Georgia remained without power Wednesday morning after strong storms swept the area Tuesday night that caused widespread flooding, washed-out roads and even a boil water advisory for parts of the region. The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings Tuesday night. Gilmer County was hit hard with one of the worst flash flooding events the county has […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 14

The Chattahoochee River at Paces Mill Park in Atlanta Georgia.
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South Georgia remains in extreme drought as water supply concerns grow

South Georgia remains in extreme drought as water supply concerns grow Although recent rains helped reduce the drought conditions in the state, several counties in South Georgia still face an extreme drought, and experts in Atlanta worry about water shortages in the future. Southeast Georgia counties still face extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. drought monitor. Although this is better than the exceptional drought conditions the counties faced in […]

todayJune 10, 2026 12

A summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from NOAA's 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. Credit: NOAA
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NOAA forecasts below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026

NOAA forecasts below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026 Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for 2026 in the Atlantic Ocean.  The hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30, and NOAA’s outlook predicts a 55% chance of below-normal season. “With the most advanced forecast modeling and hurricane tracking technologies, NOAA and the National Weather Service are prepared to deliver real-time storm […]

todayMay 26, 2026 8

A large smoke cloud rises over pine trees as firefighters monitor the wildfires in South Georgia.
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South Georgia wildfires threaten 1,000 homes, destroy dozens

South Georgia wildfires threaten 1,000 homes, destroy dozens More than 1,000 homes are being threatened by two major wildfires raging in South Georgia.  As of Wednesday night, the Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County covered nearly 30,000 acres and was only 10% contained. The commission said it responded to 34 new wildfires across the state on Wednesday. Brantley County Manager Joey Carson said at […]

todayApril 24, 2026 8

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia

Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia Dry weather persists in Georgia landing most of the state in high fire danger conditions. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning Monday morning in portions of North Georgia due to low relative humidities and gusty winds. The warning lasted until 8 p.m. Monday. The dry weather will be accompanied with persistent warm temperatures this week. The high temperature […]

todayApril 14, 2026 14

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment

Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment Evacuation orders for some of Charlton County were lifted Sunday night as crews continued to fight wildfires across an estimated 550 acre area in Southeast Georgia. Fires were still burning Sunday night along Highway 301 near Folkston, Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the fires were approximately 70% contained at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 75 homes and 150 outbuildings were […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 36 2

The Air Now air quality map shows unhealthy levels on Friday, Feb. 13. Credit: AirNow.gov.
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Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia

Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia Although a weekend storm system brought some tumultuous weather to South Georgia, it also brought some much needed relief from wildfires.  South Georgians came through the weekend with few power outages, no reported injuries and far cleaner air to breath. On Friday, Albany and the surrounding areas faced a more than 200 on the air quality scale, which means the […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 104