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The article discusses the unavailability of a website in certain locations, specifically WSB-TV Channel 2 in Atlanta, while highlighting the continuing health struggles of the 39th president of the United States. It notes that he has spent the last 19 months in home hospice care, defying expectations as he reaches a significant milestone of living a full century.
Georgia's native son celebrated his 100th birthday, albeit without the presence of his hometown friends. Despite the unavailability of the website in certain locations, the article highlights the significance of this milestone.
The boil water advisory for residents and businesses in Atlanta, South Fulton, and Palmetto, prompted by a failure at the Adamsville Pumping Station, has been lifted. The Department of Watershed Management confirmed the safety of the water supply, allowing residents to resume normal consumption.
The Municipal Court of Atlanta will be closed on September 26 and 27, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene making landfall. Normal operations are expected to resume on September 30, 2024. Residents are encouraged to check the court's website for continuous updates.
Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene pose a significant flood threat to metro Atlanta, prompting local water rescue crews to prepare and share safety advice for drivers. Marietta Fire Department's Kyle Weber emphasizes the importance of staying inside vehicles when surrounded by water and provides guidelines for calling for help.
Creed, along with 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven, is set to perform at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Wednesday evening despite adverse weather conditions. The event is anticipated to draw a significant crowd, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m.
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring severe weather, including torrential rain and life-threatening flooding, to Georgia. Residents are being urged to prepare for potential impacts as the storm approaches. Local forecasts indicate significant weather disruptions in the coming days.
Residents of Metro Atlanta are preparing for Hurricane Helene by stocking up on supplies, as stores and gas stations are reported to be crowded. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, raising concerns about flooding in the region.
Severe storms and significant flooding are forecasted for north Georgia as Tropical Storm Helene approaches. Meteorologist Brian Monahan from Severe Weather Team 2 warns of an increased flash flooding threat, particularly in the northeast Georgia mountains and metro Atlanta, with potential rainfall amounts reaching 5-10 inches by Friday.
Savannah Chrisley arrived at the federal courthouse in Atlanta for her mother Julie Chrisley's resentencing hearing. Julie has been serving a 20-month sentence for fraud alongside her husband Todd and their accountant, following a conviction in 2022. An appeals court vacated her original sentence, prompting the need for this resentencing.