1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (833+ words) The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration as part of a wider crackdown…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (482+ words) Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died on Tuesday. He was 97. Whittaker died at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, The New York Times reported. His death was confirmed by his son, Leif, according…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (304+ words) Scientists are predicting that the world could experience not only an El Ni'o weather pattern, but possibly a super El Ni'o. The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) said there is a high chance of a super El Ni'o…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (151+ words) WSB-TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Stone Mountain shakeup: Parkgoers react as nearly 500 workers face layoffs in June…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (150+ words) WSB-TV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories My baby, my baby:" APD sergeant saves 3-year-old from choking Georgia men…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (398+ words) GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. " Gwinnett County Public Schools celebrated the installation of two new inclusive playgrounds Tuesday at Baggett Elementary School and Ferguson Elementary School. The facilities are designed to provide more opportunities for all students to play together regardless of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (211+ words) ATLANTA " A new resident at Zoo Atlanta represents one of the world's most endangered crocodilian species. Seng, a young male Siamese crocodile, arrived at Zoo Atlanta on March 20. The crocodile is the latest addition to the "Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (192+ words) ATLANTA " After the highest pollen count since last April on Monday, Tuesday's pollen count again nearly topped 6, 000. These extreme pollen counts, driven primarily by tree pollen, can trigger intense seasonal allergies. Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the latest forecasts, including…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (237+ words) TOCCOA, Ga. " A metro Atlanta county's water treatment facility burned, slightly, on Friday. The Habersham County plant in Toccoa briefly caught fire. Toccoa Fire Chief Jeff Haslup said that while a Toccoa Water Treatment Plant employee was working to ensure…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (167+ words) ATLANTA " If you look up at the skyline on Monday, you'll notice a familiar face. Georgia's Own Credit Union is honoring Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz for World Meteorological Day, which was established on March 23, 1950. The credit union…...