News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Rare level 4 risk for severe weather in north Georgia Saturday night | What to know
SUMMARY: North Georgia is facing a rare level 4 risk for severe weather, including strong storms, high winds, and possible tornadoes tonight. The weather impact alert is in effect from Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. Storms will reach the region by midnight and continue until sunrise. It’s crucial to have access to weather alerts and know your safe place. Some counties are offering transportation to severe weather centers, while emergency preparedness teams recommend seeking shelter in basements or indoor stairwells. Stay informed with continuous updates on 11 Alive Plus, which will stream coverage throughout the night.

Level 5 extends through Mississippi and Alabama.
News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Water safety on the mind for Memorial Day weekend
SUMMARY: Memorial Day weekend brings more families to water activities, making water safety crucial, especially with high temperatures and crowded spots. Experts emphasize always wearing life jackets, checking weather, respecting wildlife during nesting seasons, and staying hydrated. Planning ahead is key, including appointing a sober, attentive adult to supervise children. Community pools reopen, offering calmer waters for kids, but pediatricians stress having a family drowning prevention plan. Despite some rain chances (30%-50% by Monday), much of the weekend will be dry with temperatures reaching mid to upper 80s and rising humidity. Always watch for thunder and seek shelter if needed.

Here are some tips.
News from the South - Georgia News Feed
American Jewish Committee in Atlanta speaks out after Wednesday attack
SUMMARY: Two Israeli staff members were fatally shot Wednesday night outside the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., after attending an American Jewish Committee event focused on humanitarian aid for Gaza. The attack has sparked outrage and tributes, with Georgia officials condemning the violence and rising antisemitism. The Anti-Defamation League highlighted a surge in antisemitic incidents, including over 340 cases in Georgia alone, linked to recent conflicts. The shooter, Elias Rodriguez, appeared in court chanting pro-Palestinian slogans, claiming he acted “For Gaza.” Leaders emphasize the attack stems from growing hate, underscoring the urgent need to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish communities.
The post American Jewish Committee in Atlanta speaks out after Wednesday attack appeared first on www.wsav.com
News from the South - Georgia News Feed
Trump says autism ‘has to be artificially induced’
SUMMARY: President Trump claimed that the rise in autism rates—from 1 in 10,000 to about 1 in 31—must be artificially induced rather than natural. Speaking at the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event, he criticized public health oversight by industries and called for answers. The administration is phasing out eight common artificial food dyes, following FDA concerns about their effects on children. The MAHA report highlights factors harming children, such as ultra-processed foods, environmental chemicals, digital behavior, and “overmedicalization,” without recommending pesticide restrictions. Trump was joined by vaccine skeptic Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has promoted debunked autism-vaccine links. CDC estimates now say 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder.
The post Trump says autism ‘has to be artificially induced’ appeared first on www.wsav.com
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed6 days ago
Severe storms in Alabama's Saturday and Sunday forecast with wind and hail, low tornado threat
-
News from the South - Florida News Feed1 day ago
Gov. DeSantis signs 16 new Florida laws. Here’s the full lineup
-
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed4 days ago
Strong tornadoes, large hail possible in NWA & River Valley
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed5 days ago
Man strangles coyote to death after it follows, attacks him
-
News from the South - Oklahoma News Feed4 days ago
Former bank vice president pleads guilty to defrauding bank of almost $1 million
-
News from the South - Texas News Feed2 days ago
Family mourns mother of two killed in multi-vehicle crash on West Side
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed7 days ago
Abrego Garcia judge questions administration’s broad use of state secrets privilege
-
News from the South - Virginia News Feed7 days ago
With Gaza facing starvation, Virginia Sens. Warner and Kaine press for U.S. action