georgia atlanta news - Search News

Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter

Chemical smoke spewing from a Georgia factory is projected to spread toward Atlanta as winds shift

Authorities say heavy smoke is causing low visibility along Interstate 20 east of Atlanta from chemicals spewing from a beleaguered chlorine facility.

Las Vegas Sun · 2d

Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire as haze, smell spreads to Atlanta

A weekend fire that sent a massive plume of dark smoke into the Georgia sky has led to complaints about a strong chemical smell and haze several miles away across metro Atlanta

The Baltimore Sun · 20h

Georgia residents urged to shelter-in-place again as chemical plume shifts

Residents near Atlanta were asked again to shelter in place if a chemical cloud moved over their neighborhood as plumes from a chemical plant fire continued to shift overnight.

Georgia Judge Overturns Six-Week Abortion Ban

Newsweek · 4h

Judge's Overturning of Georgia Abortion Ban Challenged by Attorney General

Georgia's Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has challenged a judge's overturning of the state's six-week abortion ban. On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that the ban—which was instated in 2022 and effectively outlawed abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy—violated Georgia's state constitution.

Associated Press · 6h

Georgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban

Georgia's Republican attorney general is appealing a judge's ruling that the state's abortion ban is unconstitutional.

WSB-TV · 5h

Georgia heartbeat abortion law: AG appealing judge’s decision to overturn law

ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an appeal after a Fulton County judge overturned the state’s controversial heartbeat abortion law.

Georgia, Hurricane Helene

LIVE

YAHOO!News · 9m

Watch live: Harris in Georgia gives update on federal response to Hurricane Helene

Vice President Harris will visit Georgia and North Carolina on Wednesday to see the damage done by Hurricane Helene. During her visit to Atlanta, Harris will provide an update on response and recovery efforts by the Biden administration after the deadly storm flooded states across the Southeastern U.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 2h

Kamala Harris to tour Hurricane Helene’s damage in east Georgia

AUGUSTA — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to tour storm damage on Wednesday in east Georgia, where she’ll receive briefings from federal officials on the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene.

Yahoo · 1d

Federal Hurricane Helene disaster declaration expands to 41 Georgia counties

President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for 41 Georgia counties as the state deals with the damage from Hurricane Helene.

FOX 5 Atlanta2h

BioLab fire: Overnight chlorine spike, Atlanta residents warned of haze and odor

ATLANTA - Air quality monitors near the BioLab facility detected elevated chlorine levels overnight, exceeding safety ...

Decaturish.com1h

Georgia officials: Atlanta will be hazy and smell like chlorine on Thursday

The aftermath of a chemical plant fire in Rockdale County that began Sept. 29 will produce haze and a chlorine odor on ...

53m

Thousands of sidelined Georgia voters reregister at Harris rally

The news could indicate momentum is growing for Harris as she battles to knock former President Donald Trump’s razor-thin ...

BioLab fire: Shelter-in-place continues; Atlanta residents may soon smell chlorine

A shelter-in-place is now in effect for Rockdale County residents following the BioLab chemical fire. Atlanta residents could ...

2don MSN

BioLab plant fire: More than 90K sheltering in place in Georgia as 'strong chemical smell' enters Atlanta area

Authorities in the Atlanta area are now reporting a "strong chemical smell" in the air following a chemical plant fire on ...

The Telegraph4h

BioLab fire sparks evacuation: How far will the impact reach in Georgia?

The Conyers chemical fire caused mass disruption for some North Georgia residents and the fallout is still a major issue, but ...

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan died from an accidental drug overdose, medical examiner says

A medical examiner’s office in Georgia has confirmed that 33-year-old rapper Rich Homie Quan died from an accidental drug ...

10h

Judge signals he may rule Georgia counties must certify election results on time

The Georgia State Election Board and Republicans squared off against Democrats Tuesday over controversial rule changes to the ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results

Related topics