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In observance of Indepedence Day, city of Powder Springs sanitation customers on Wednesday's route will have their trash picked up on Thursday. Thursday route customers will still ha...

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After a warmer than usual winter and an early rainy season, mosquitoes are out in full force in Georgia. The bug breeds best in humid and wet climates, especially in locations with s...

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Plenty of people will likely be grilling out this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. But one thing to keep in mind is that cases of foodborne illnesses surge in the sum...

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Just in time for Fourth of July, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its Fireworks report which explores fire and injury dangers related to consumer fireworks. The re...

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A Code Orange Smog Alert has been issued for today. Smog Alerts are issued when air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. To date, metro Atlanta has experienced three ...

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By Cobb Police The Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner, and I'm sure many of you are already making plans to celebrate with friends and family. If your plans includ...

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This summer, Sparkles Roller Rinks has some great activities lined up for the whole family. With locations in Kennesaw near Town Center and Hiram, there's a great deal every day for you a...

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Wednesday was the first day of summer, also known as the summer solstice. It's the longest day of the year (and the shortest night). The actual moment of the solstice occurred about ...