Atlanta News First at 7: Many in north, west Georgia gearing up for weekend severe weather
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Many in north and west Georgia are gearing up for severe weather on Saturday and Sunday.
Troup County, which is in a heightened risk for severe weather, was hit hard by an EF-3 tornado almost two years on March 26, 2023.
Emergency management officials said they don’t want to be caught off guard again.
“We certainly don’t want to see that in our community again or anybody else’s community for that fact,” Zac Steele, Troup County emergency management director, said. “I hope people learn from us on how to be better prepared instead of having a reactive approach.”
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Tornadoes and damaging winds likely Saturday night
We are gearing up for a significant storm system this weekend that will bring a line of severe storms through our area Saturday night.
The tornado threat for the event has been increased across western Georgia and is now a 4 out of 5. The last time west Metro Atlanta was under a level 4 (out of 5) threat of severe weather on the day 2 outlook was almost 8 years ago, on April 4, 2017.
12-year-old boy reported missing in DeKalb County, police say
DeKalb County police are asking for the public’s help with finding a 12-year-old boy who’s been missing for nearly a week.
Police said Isaac Smith left his home on Martin Road in Stone Mountain around 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, after arguing with his mother.
Dog dies after being thrown out moving vehicle in Cherokee County
A dog was killed in Woodstock after a driver allegedly threw it out of a moving vehicle.
The Cherokee Marshal’s Office is investigating the animal cruelty case.
Emory among universities facing federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
Emory University is among the dozens of universities being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
The Education Department announced the new investigations on Friday, one month after issuing a memo warning America’s schools and colleges that they could lose federal money over “race-based preferences” in admissions, scholarships or any aspect of student life.
Peachtree City police warn teens to stop clogging parking lots, cart paths
Peachtree City is discovering that too much of a good thing can be a headache.
Fed up with high school students parking golf carts on cart paths and private parking lots, Peachtree City police are warning teens to park at the school or find another mode of transportation.
FDA recalls popular acne treatments from Proactiv, La Roche-Posay and more
The FDA announced a retail-level recall Tuesday of several popular acne treatments.
The FDA said 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide were tested for possible benzene contamination.
Benzene is a chemical that is formed in nature and from human activities. It is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline and cigarette smoke. Exposure to benzene can increase the risk of cancer.
Furniture retailer Wayfair to open second Atlanta location
Furniture retailer Wayfair is opening a second store in Atlanta.
The store is set to open on Howell Mill Road next year.
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