Fayette, Coweta building disaster network

The emergency management agencies of Fayette and Coweta counties are working with the Georgia Department of Public Health to build and maintain volunteer faith-based disaster relief and response networks.

The counties are holding a joint conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Road in Newnan.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. but attendees should also sign up in advance at www.surveymonkey.com/r/TMYNBFY.

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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

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