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Local government agencies across metro Atlanta are closing certain offices and facilities in response to Hurricane Helene's impending arrival. The closures include Brookhaven City Hall and recreation centers, with remote work options for employees where possible.
Around 46 dogs in Fulton County are in urgent need of temporary homes as Hurricane Helene approaches. Lifeline Animal Project reports that many of these dogs require a safe place to stay through the weekend, following an initial count of 60 dogs needing assistance.
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA) has issued a warning about potential significant damage and widespread power outages across the state due to an approaching Category 4 hurricane. Director Chris Stallings emphasized that all 159 counties in Georgia could be affected as the storm makes landfall.
Major League Baseball has postponed the Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets series due to Hurricane Helene, now scheduled as a doubleheader on Monday at Truist Park. Tickets for Wednesday's game will not be valid, but those for Thursday will be honored on Monday. This decision comes as the teams are in a competitive race for the National League Wildcard spots.
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.
Savannah Chrisley expressed her family's discontent following the resentencing of her mother, Julie Chrisley, to seven years in prison, calling it "100% injustice." The emotional courtroom scene included Julie's tearful apology for her past actions. The Chrisley family plans to appeal the decision, attributing the outcome to the current political climate.
Southwest Airlines is reducing its flight operations in Atlanta by nearly one-third to eliminate unprofitable routes. This decision reflects the airline's strategy to streamline operations amid changing market conditions and improve overall profitability.
Residents in metro Atlanta are receiving threatening emails that include personal information and photos of their homes, demanding money. The emails appear to be part of a broader scam, warning victims that their devices may have been compromised after clicking on malware.
Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old woman from metro Atlanta, died after taking an abortion pill and not receiving timely medical care. Her mother, Shanette Williams, expressed her grief and highlighted the preventable nature of her daughter's death, which occurred after a delay of 20 hours in receiving necessary surgery.
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.