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Environment

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp to be put up for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation

Environment

Second yellow-legged hornet nest found in Georgia

Officials are working around the clock to eradicate the species.
Environment

MARTA railcars set sail for the Atlantic Ocean to become artificial reefs

The partnership is with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Reef Project as part of an eco-friendly initiative.
Animals

Leatherback sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Ocracoke Island, first time on Cape Hatteras since 2007

The hatchlings came from a nest on Ocracoke Island and came after Cape Hatteras officials said that nearly 100 eggs were found on the beach in June.
Environment

Lake Peachtree closed again for harmful algae

Just weeks ago, Peachtree City issued a similar warning about the same body of water.
Nation World

Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary lashes California and Mexico, swamping roads and trapping cars

Forecasters expect it to enter the history books as the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.
Nation World

How this Atlanta-based app has put a 'big dent in helping' families affected by Maui wildfires

The Atlanta-based app known as 'Purposity' is helping displaced families on the island by uploading their needs in real-time for app users to see and purchase them.
Animals

Baby sea turtle seen leaving nest on Outer Banks beach

The video shows "the last straggler" coming out of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle nest, which hatched earlier this week on Hatteras Island, North Carolina.
Nation World

Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years

The newly released figure Saturday surpasses the toll of the 2018 Camp Fire in northern California, which left 85 dead.
Local News

Significant storm damage at Atlanta's oldest park prompts nonprofit to help with recovery

Nestled in Eastside Atlanta, intense thunderstorms Monday night caused significant damage in and around Grant Park.
Nation World

Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town

Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke said the flames “wiped out communities," and urged travelers to stay away: “This is not a safe place to be."
Local News

Rome, Georgia has most improved air quality in the US over last 10 years, study says

The report highlights the top areas for air quality around the country, as well as most improved.

Targeted shooting kills 3 near The Mall West End in Atlanta; suspect dies in shootout, police say

Driver hits 2 pedestrians, kills 1 as they were trying to help crash victim on I-75 in Cobb County

Forecast | Beautiful weekend across north Georgia

Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall at Emerald Isle, North Carolina

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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp to be put up for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation

Second yellow-legged hornet nest found in Georgia

MARTA railcars set sail for the Atlantic Ocean to become artificial reefs

Leatherback sea turtle hatchlings emerge on Ocracoke Island, first time on Cape Hatteras since 2007

Lake Peachtree closed again for harmful algae

Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary lashes California and Mexico, swamping roads and trapping cars

How this Atlanta-based app has put a 'big dent in helping' families affected by Maui wildfires

Baby sea turtle seen leaving nest on Outer Banks beach

Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it the deadliest in the US in more than 100 years

Significant storm damage at Atlanta's oldest park prompts nonprofit to help with recovery

Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town

Rome, Georgia has most improved air quality in the US over last 10 years, study says

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