5+ hour, 53+ min ago  (81+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County is opening four cooling centers to help residents stay safe as temperatures rise this weekend. Residents can visit the following cooling centers: All four cooling centers will be open Friday and Saturday, as well as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (220+ words) ATLANTA — A new study finds Georgians are paying more than residents in many other states to keep their homes cool during the summer heat. An analysis from ConsumerAffairs ranks Georgia eighth in the nation for the highest summer cooling cost…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (787+ words) Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it's debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day....

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (166+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, GA — As extreme heat continues across metro Atlanta, DeKalb County officials are rolling out plans to help residents, including those experiencing homelessness, stay safe. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said all county community centers will be used as…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (141+ words) When temperatures increase, so does the risk of developing a heat-related illness. It is best to know what to look out for before you get yourself into a dangerous situation. Heat exhaustion can make you feel like you’re tired, weak…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1018+ words) That half-used bottle of sunscreen sitting in a beach bag since last summer might seem fine, but appearances can deceive. A surprising 52% of people surveyed in 2022 did not check their sunscreen for an expiration date before applying it. This oversight…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (150+ words) ATLANTA — The city of Atlanta is opening a cooling center as hot temperatures continue across the area. City officials said the cooling center will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thursday. A Heat Advisory is in effect Monday until…...

1+ year, 2+ week ago  (259+ words) If you think the only good skeeter is a dead skeeter here are 5 Things to help you be skeeter free this summer… 1 – Get rid of standing water on your property. That includes water in gutters and children’s play toys, as…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (204+ words) I talked last article about being early to the cooler weather party, yet this is good to know. 5 Things you can do to save money on your heating bill… - Clean your furnace and change your filters. Clean systems run much…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (244+ words) PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — With a heat advisory in effect across parts of Georgia, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is offering safety tips during extreme heat. Here are some helpful safety tips: July was named the deadliest month for pediatric hot…...