Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue asked President Obama to declare 17 counties in his state a federal disaster area as flood waters start to recede today. Some locations in the northern and central part of the state, including parts of metro Atlanta, received up to 20 inches of rain in 36 hours causing massive flooding not seen here in at least 16 years. Eight people died in the flood waters, one a two year old boy ... read more
September 22, 2009
02:55 PM
5
comments
76
comments
»
posted by
August 27, 2009 9:48 AM
Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are vaccinating 100 children against the H1N1 "swine flu" virus. The vaccinations are part of a national pediatric study that began last week. Federal health officials approved H1N1 vaccine studies on children after similar adult trials raised no major safety concerns. "It may be even more important to do these ... read more
50
comments
»
posted by
August 5, 2009 8:59 PM
Two Atlanta dealership groups have temporarily suspended the Car Allowance Rebate System or CARS. Better known as Cash for clunkers, the program gives consumers $3,500 - $4,500 to get ... read more
1
comments
»
posted by
July 4, 2009 8:37 AM
40 Years Running...Jogging & Walking 'The Peachtree' For most Americans, the fourth of July means celebrating the nation's independence with parades, bar-b-ques and fireworks. For 55 thousand in Metro Atlanta, it also means taking part in the world's largest 10K -- a six point one mile run through the city's streets. This year will be the 40th anniversary of the ... read more
2
comments
»
posted by
July 1, 2009 10:05 AM
Pending home sales show a "sustained uptrend," according to figures released just seconds ago by the National Association of Realtors. The NAR attributes the gains in four consecutive months ... read more
3
comments
»
posted by
June 29, 2009 1:26 PM
A parking deck leased by Georgia Institute of Technology - better known as Georgia Tech - partially collapsed during the midday hours Monday. The structure, located at 5th Street and Spring Street in midtown Atlanta is in an area known as Tech Square. Located in the heart of the school's campus, the newly developed complex is surrounded by office buildings, restaurants ... read more
FOX News covers the action from all the angles. Get constant updates from our in-the-field reporters and producers and read stories you'll only see here.
Subscribe to Posts
200
comments
»
posted by
David Lewkowict
September 10, 2009 11:42 AM
Bikers Hold Tea Party
Hundreds of bikers from all over the southeastern United States converged on a suburban Atlanta Harley Davidson dealership to have a 'tea party'. The crowd revved their engines and the speeches revved the crowd. Themes including health-care, ... read more