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About Georgia weather
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When does fall start in 2025? Key dates and what to expect this autumn
7 ways to protect your dog from heat stroke and hyperthermia
U-Haul offering 30 days of free storage to victims of deadly storms
If your neighbor’s tree falls in your yard, who pays for cleanup?
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3 ways Georgia’s cold weather could affect your health
Yellow snow isn’t always what you think, but you still shouldn’t eat it
Spend your snow day inside with these must-watch films
7 tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather
Environment news
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Return to pre-COVID routines has brought Atlanta unhealthier air
Bird flu found in metro Atlanta backyard flock
The Okefenokee Swamp is safe for now, but talk of mining near it hasn’t stopped
New invasive pest spreading rapidly in Georgia, state officials warn
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Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals
Anglers kept reeling in eye-catching bass. Now, Georgia has 2 new species.
DATA SURGE
Data centers need a lot more juice. Georgia consumers fear being squeezed.
Run or hide? Coastal Georgia’s newest hurricane preparedness quandary
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Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
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Learn why Sevierville, TN, is a must-visit for mountain views
Nestled in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tennessee, harbors a rich history and modern...
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Get off the beaten path in Daytona Beach this season
Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...
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A small, drab butterfly lifts spirits on a dark, dreary day
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Free rooftop solar program just launched in Georgia. Trump may try to end it.
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New solar program helps Georgians slash their power bills — for free
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Georgia Power’s massive data center expansion includes a lot of gas
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August is prime time for beachgoers — and for jellyfish in coastal waters
Southern Co.’s profits dipped in the second quarter. Here’s why.
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St. Simons Island wetland fails federal protection test
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Georgia Power quietly dug deep holes in Georgia. Here’s what they found.
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Birds in the house call for special measures
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Feral hogs are destroying southwest Georgia crops. Here’s what’s being done.
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Georgia sterilization plants using toxic gas among those exempt from new rules
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Hyundai neighbors to state: Don’t treat Ogeechee River ‘like a ditch’
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This invasive insect, spotted in Fulton County, is now in peak season
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Who doesn’t like the beach at St. Simons? Nesting sea turtles
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Rural roadsides and ditches can be wildflower havens
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Georgia Power can keep some financial details hidden from public, PSC rules
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PSC OKs energy plan for Georgia Power, locking in reliance on fossil fuels