Historic Oglethorpe Monument struck by lightning as storms hit Pickens County

A historic monument honoring Georgia founder James Oglethorpe was apparently struck by lightning Tuesday night as strong storms swept through Pickens County.

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Fauci testifying to Senate panel after Rand Paul releases trove of diary entries

Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.

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Nonprofit delivers meals to Georgians facing food insecurity

The cost of groceries remains high, and a metro Atlanta nonprofit says the demographic of those relying on food pantries is changing.

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Delta flight nearly misses another plane, FAA call reveals

The FAA is investigating after a call revealed that a Delta Air Lines flight departing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport crossed in front of an arriving Delta aircraft Monday evening.

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Thunderstorms impact north Georgia, metro Atlanta, NWS says

Several severe thunderstorm warnings and a few tornado warnings were issued across north Georgia this evening.

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