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A sewer overflow in Cobb County briefly spilled wastewater into a tributary over the weekend before crews stopped the flow and cleaned the area, according to county officials.
Moderate flooding continues to impact parts of Fulton and Forsyth this morning, prompting officials to issue warnings for local residents and drivers as water levels reach historic highs.
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.
In the aftermath of Intense rainfall that triggered flash flooding and snarled rush-hour traffic on interstates in Atlanta this week, the Georgia Department of Transportation was busy cleaning up to restore normal traffic flow and preparing for, potentially, more rain.
George and Chyna Brathwaite were driving through Downtown Atlanta after Wednesday's rain when they saw the woman stuck on top of her car and jumped into action.
Wednesday's flooding was just the start of a series of storms expected to drench the metro Atlanta area in the days leading up to Memorial Day.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The $40M Rodney Cook Park proved its worth during Hurricane Helene, protecting homes from floodwaters by storing nearly 9 million gallons of stormwater.
A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.
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.
The Atlanta Hawks have promoted Onsi Saleh from general manager to president of basketball operations and signed him to a long-term contract extension.
Warnock is demanding updates from federal regulators as investigators examine unusual oil trades placed ahead of major Iran war developments, while Georgians continue feeling the impact of rising energy and fuel costs tied to the conflict.
Some advocates say the new plan to not accept certain misdemeanor bookings into the Fulton County Jail is a good first step.