Georgia air conditioning technicians share advice during sweaty summer
During the hottest part of summer, it's better not to make your air conditioning system play catch-up.
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During the hottest part of summer, it's better not to make your air conditioning system play catch-up.
Despite repeated pleas for repairs, a 69-year-old Atlanta woman and her disabled son have spent two summers with a broken air conditioner. Now, Atlanta Housing has ordered the problem fixed.
Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.
The dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity has led Clayton County Public Schools to cancel all outdoor activities for its students.
Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.
As Atlanta continues to experience periods of extreme heat, the Atlanta City Council is urging the city to strengthen its response before the next heat wave.
As temperatures continue to rise across Georgia, doctors and pharmacists are issuing a reminder about mixing medicine with extreme heat.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
A customer's concerns about extreme heat inside a Chipotle restaurant on Old National Highway in South Fulton triggered a quick response from city officials, emergency crews, and code enforcement.
For days, health officials have been reminding the public to drink plenty of water as temperatures continue to rise. However, waiting until you are already out in the sun to start drinking may not be enough to keep you safe.
The fun at Atlanta's annual Peachtree Road Race starts early on the Fourth of July, but once the sun rises, the course will heat up fast.
A stretch of extremely hot days this week in Atlanta and around the metro area have made outdoor jobs like roofing incredibly difficult.
Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
The hot summer can mean pricier power costs, but experts say there are some easy ways to make your bill lower while staying cool.
Most of Georgia, including all of metro Atlanta, will be under a heat advisory from noon through 8 p.m. on Monday.
Rising temps can trigger heat stroke fast. Know the warning signs and prevention tips to stay safe during summer's extreme heat.
Thousands of soccer fans are expected at Historic Fourth Ward Park Friday night as Atlanta's USA Kickoff Festival continues with a watch party for USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay.
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
High temperatures in Atlanta led to a situation where multiple children had to be treated by medics at a local park on Friday.
More heat will continue on Friday and on Saturday before cooler temperatures and rain return by Sunday.
This week, Atlanta is on track to set a record for its earliest 90-degree day on record, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees for the first time this season on Friday.
Police investigators said they found no evidence of criminal activity involving Mayor Jayden Williams and an 18-year-old high schooler, but raised ethical and professional concerns.
Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Dream held off the Phoenix Mercury 99-89 on Saturday night at Mortgage Matchup Center,
NASA's Office of STEM Engagement selected Georgia Tech to participate in a partnership designed to address a shortage of skilled technicians in the aerospace industry.
A social media advertisement inviting vendors and artisans to take part in an event at the Atlanta State Farmers Market may look legitimate. Georgia agriculture officials say it is anything but.
Family and friends will gather on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Derrick Moore, the DeKalb County teacher and coach who drowned earlier this month while saving a young girl at Myrtle Beach.