High E. coli in Chattahoochee River forces closures after heavy rain
River outfitters and recreation businesses across metro Atlanta say unusually prolonged E. coli contamination is keeping people out of the water during the busy summer season.
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River outfitters and recreation businesses across metro Atlanta say unusually prolonged E. coli contamination is keeping people out of the water during the busy summer season.
Experts blame a combination of drought, pollution, and sewage runoff for the 20-mile fish kill, raising concerns for the local environment, economy, and climate change impacts.
AFRD says they're battling an active blaze at a busy intersection. The cause of the fire is under investigation as crews work to contain the scene.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Matt Olson caught Gunnar Henderson's line drive and stepped on first for an improbable double play in the bottom of the 10th, and Austin Riley's RBI double an inning later lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Atlanta Fire Rescue said specialized crews safely rescued six adults stranded along the Chattahoochee River near the East Palisades Saturday afternoon. No injuries reported.
The Winder Police Department said Sgt. Daniel Evans was found dead at his home Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced as they become available.