Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy
Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.
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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.
The combination of the heat and high humidity levels could make temperatures feel as hot as 105 to 110 degrees in metro Atlanta this week.
Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.
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 heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
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.
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
With the FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations continuing in Centennial Olympic Park during the hot weather, firefighters and medics want to make sure that people are keep safe and cool.
High temperatures in Atlanta led to a situation where multiple children had to be treated by medics at a local park on Friday.
The record-breaking temperatures and weeks without rain have Georgia gardeners and farmers worried about their plants and crops.
Atlanta could break records for high temperatures this week, which means tough working conditions for those in the metro area whose jobs keep them outside.
Early voting runs through Aug. 21 ahead of Election Day on Aug. 25. Here's where and when DeKalb County voters can cast their ballots.
When volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Tom Schulte realized the families didn't have much furniture. For the last six years, he's handmade kitchen tables for these families, delivering a place for them to gather, eat, talk, and simply be together.
The 10th annual Atlanta Black Restaurant Week is set to wrap up on Sunday, and it showcases more than just what goes on the plate.
Two Atlanta Public Schools high school students say teens have few safe places to go and hang out. They're hoping to change that with a $50,000 grant from the city.
The former "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and "Cartel Crew" star is accused of taking part in a scam that defrauded a Florida couple of nearly $200,000 and using the money for shopping sprees.