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The Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act of 2008 brings state agencies together to ease reservoir construction and expansion, and the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will assist local governments’ efforts to expedite aspects of permitting for new reservoir applications...
Governor Perdue Declares State of Emergency
Today Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the affected Atlanta area damaged by a tornado that struck last night...
Mar 15, 2008
Winter Storm Warning in Effect for North Georgia
A wintry mix of precipitation is expected across North Georgia through early Thursday...
Jan 16, 2008
Late Day Tornado Threat Possible
Cold air behind the stalled front will run headlong into the warm air lingering over the South, sparking severe thunderstorms and tornados today...
Jan 10, 2008
Sudden Warmth in the East
Arctic air will retreat into Canada later this weekend and will be replaced by warmer, milder air...
Jan 4, 2008
AccuWeather.com® Launches New netWeather Mobile™
Building on the success of netWeather on the traditional web, netWeather Mobile brings some of the same free weather information and the easy implementation to mobile web developers and site owners...
Dec 19, 2007
Much-Needed Rain Predicted for Southeast This Weekend
Portions of Georgia and the Carolinas could receive their biggest rain in months, thanks to a storm system moving out of the Southwest...
Dec 14, 2007
Severe Thunderstorms May Trouble Holiday Travelers in the Southeast
The showers and thunderstorms developing on Wednesday and Thursday as the cold front moves through the South will do little to ease the extreme drought in the region. However, more substantial rain could develop by the weekend...
Nov 20, 2007
Governor Perdue Announces Water Conservation Contest Contest Designed to Encourage Children’s Participation in Water Conservation
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the Governor’s Water Conservation Contest, open to all students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
Nov 15, 2007
Southern U.S. Remains High and Dry
A high pressure area keeps the drought-ravaged Southeast warm and dry with no relief in site...
Nov 12, 2007
Lanier’s Lighted Boat Parade Canceled Due to Low Water Levels, Safety Issues
The parade committee had created a complete water safety plan and had enlisted the assistance of several groups around the lake, including the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron, TowBOAT US, assets from several marinas and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to assist as parade marshals and safety vessels...
Nov 9, 2007
Governor Perdue Releases Water Conservation Public Service Announcement
Governor Perdue’s public service announcement debuted Thursday evening at the Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, attended by 52,000 fans. Governor Perdue is featured in a general message that is available for television and radio stations...
Nov 5, 2007
AccuWeather.com® Meteorologist Joe Bastardi Releases 2007-08 Winter Season Forecast
Warm weather combined with below average precipitation could be problematic for the drought-stricken southern states...
Oct 24, 2007
Severe Weather Outbreak Possible Across Plains and East Coast
The entire Eastern Seaboard will experience wet weather as AccuWeather.com predicts that showers and thunderstorms will impact the region. The storms will only provide temporary relief for the drought-stricken Southeast...
Oct 17, 2007
Georgia’s Water Crisis - Channel 2 Action News Special This Sunday
Channel 2 Action News Anchor Jovita Moore and Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns, report on Georgia’s water crisis and its effects on every family, home and community as the drought continues to get worse...
Oct 11, 2007
First Named Tropical Storm Forms Off Georgia Coast
Five-foot waves crashed by the pier and 26 mile per hour gusts whipped clouds of sand as the first named storm of 2007....
May 9, 2007
