Atlanta weather | Damaging wind gusts, heavy rain possible
Some parts of metro Atlanta could see damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, heavy rain and lightning in the next few hours, according to Channel 2 Action News.A line of strong storms will travel through Birmingham, Ala., sweep north to Rome and Calhoun and push northeast of Calhoun before arriving in metro Atlanta.“It’s going to come in quickly this evening,” Channel 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz said. “The severe weather potential is there for all of us.”What does this mean for you?“Could be talking ab..>> view originalFalcons' pass-rush still under construction
FLOWERY BRANCH — With the dust starting to settle after a frenzied free-agency period, the Falcons still have some issues to address concerning their pass-rush.The Falcons re-signed defensive end Adrian Clayborn (16 career sacks), defensive end/tackle Derrick Shelby (five), linebackers Sean Weatherspoon (eight) and Courtney Upshaw (five). The Falcons ranked last in the NFL with 19 sacks last season and have not turned their focus to the coming draft, which is set for April 28-30 in Chicago.“What..>> view original2016 Masters: An A-to-Z guide
To begin building your appetite for this week’s Masters, here’s an A to Z guide that I update every year for the tournament, held at Augusta National Golf Club:A: Amen Corner. The most famous three-hole stretch in the world is made up of holes No. 11, 12 and 13. Herbert Warren Wind coined the phrase in a 1958 issue of Sports Illustrated.B: Billy Payne. Augusta National’s chairman is the leader and spokesman for the club, as well as for the tournament. A former football player at the University o..>> view originalDoctor had domestic dispute before dying in Atlanta house fire
The Atlanta doctor who died in a mysterious house fire Saturday was arrested days before for allegedly attacking a woman at the residence, police said.Dr. Marcus Moseley was charged with battery Thursday when he allegedly attacked a woman he believed was having an affair with his wife, according to the police report.Authorities have yet to say whether the domestic dispute is related to the house fire in southwest Atlanta, which officials are investigating as a case of arson. Witnesses say they s..>> view originalPEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: Greater Atlanta Christian student wins ...
This past weekend, something special happened at Berkmar High School in Lilburn. Starting at noon a handful of volunteers started rearranging the commons and theater spaces. Soon more volunteers appeared, decorations went up on the walls and tablecloths were laid out.More volunteers came and a VIP lounge, fundraising station, art gallery and photo booth were assembled. The afternoon progressed with more people coming: caterers, concessions staff, production geniuses, videography teams, photogra..>> view originalCould the Falcons go tight end early in the draft?
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports If their prospect meetings are any indication, it's something Atlanta is seriously considering. Tight end Jacob Tamme was serviceable for the Atlanta Falcons last season, but at 31, he's not the long-term answer at a position that's integral to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan's offense. Levine Toilolo has improved, both in terms of blocking and receiving, but he's never going to be a dynamic pass-catcher. It's not surprising that the Falcons have me..>> view originalPublic company bets $75 million on metro Atlanta housing market
A Plano, Texas-based residential land development and homebuilding company plans to build 153 single family homes and townhomes with a build out value of ...>> view originalState urges residents to 'Tip 'n' Toss' to prevent spread of Zika
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to clean up around their homes, yards and communities and discard unnecessary items that can hold water. “Tip ’n’ Toss” after every rainfall to reduce the number of mosquitoes and prevent the spread of Zika virus in Georgia. To date, no locally transmitted Zika cases have been reported in the state, but cases have been reported in returning travelers. Zika virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected Aedes aegyp..>> view originalAtlanta aims to attract younger, international audience with 2016 ...
The lineup for the for the 39th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is about as smooth as Satchmo on the trumpet. The free event at Piedmont Park over Memorial Day ...>> view originalOff-duty Atlanta police officer injured in head-on Cobb County crash
A person injured in a serious crash in south Cobb County was an off-duty Atlanta police officer who fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into a box truck, according to Channel 2 Action News.Gabriel McElroy, an Atlanta police officer since 2007, was in surgery just before 9 a.m. Wednesday. He was listed in critical condition at a local hospital and is expected to survive, the television station reported.The truck driver complained of pain to his side but did not have any serious injuries, pol..>> view original
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