Fall Back Tonight for the Time Change

Don't forget to change clocks tonight before going to bed. Be sure to fall back one hour or risk being off kilter for the morning.

Paulding County SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close October 30

According to the U. S. Small Business Association, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located in Paulding County, Georgia will stop operations on Friday, October 30, at the close of the business day.

H1N1 Flu Declared as National Emergency

According to the White House, President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1 flu outbreak as a National Emergency.

Get Ready - Atlanta Gas Light Approved to Add Recovery Fee

The Public Service Commission authorized Atlanta Gas Light to implement recovery for the STRIDE program. The initial charge, expected to begin in late October, will increase rates for all firm customers by an additional $0.39 per month. Beginning October 2010, the rates will be $0.78 per month, and beginning in October 2011, the rates will be $1.18 per month.

For full story: http://gaenergy.blogspot.com/2009/10/georgia-public-service-commission.html

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First Doses H1N1 Vaccine Should be in Georgia by Tuesday

It is expected the first doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine will be delivered to Georgia by Tuesday. These doses are to be used on school age children and will be the nasal mist vaccine.

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Olympics Not Coming to Chicago in 2016

Despite presentations by President Obama and Michelle Obama, the International Olympic Committee eliminated Chicago as the site for the 2016 Olympic Games during the first round.

Publix Pharmacies to Compound Tamiflu into Oral Suspension

(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the shortage of Tamiflu in liquid form, all 795 Publix Pharmacies will offer to compound Tamiflu into an oral suspension.

Tamiflu, a drug often prescribed to treat flu-like symptoms, is typically available in two forms - capsule or liquid form. The liquid form is generally prescribed to children and adults unable to swallow the capsule form.

"Due to a heavy flu season and heightened awareness of flu-like symptoms, liquid Tamiflu is in short supply," said Maria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations. "The ability to compound Tamiflu for our pharmacy customers is just one example of our continued commitment to the health and wellness of the entire family this flu season. We remind our customers that the best defense of the flu is to plan ahead and have a flu vaccine administered at your local Publix Pharmacy."

There is no additional charge to compound Tamiflu and currently there is an ample supply of the capsule form needed to formulate the oral suspension.

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Government Bans Federal Employees from Texting While on Business

Federal employees have been banned from texting while driving government vehicles, while using government equipment or on government business. The ban was signed by President Obama last night according to ABC news.

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President Declares Federal Disaster for 4 Georgia Counties

According to the Governor's Office, President Obama has declared four counties in Georgia a federal disaster in the wake of the flooding earlier this week in the metro Atlanta area.

These counties are: Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas and Paulding.


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I-20 is Open Again!

Finally, some good news for the metro Atlanta area. The GA DOT has reopened I-20.

Georgia State University Cancels Evening Classes due to Weather

From the Georgia State University Website:

Sep-21-2009 04:11PM
Students, Faculty and Staff - Due to continued rain and degrading road conditions this afternoon, all classes on all campuses beginning at or after 5:30 PM this evening are canceled. Normal operations will resume tomorrow, September 22, unless otherwise noted.

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MARTA Halts Train Service

It is now being reported that MARTA has halted train service due to the weather.

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Downtown Connector Under Water

Reports are coming in from our readers that the downtown connector is now under water and several people in cars are awaiting rescue.

If at all possible, please stay off the roads tonight.

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Douglas County Closes Schools Tuesday and Wednesday

From the Douglas County School System:

All Douglas County Schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22nd and 23rd. The closings are necessary due to road conditions including bridges and roads that are not usable and storm damage to water mains that prevents the water system from being able to maintain pressure and deliver water to schools and homes. A public health issue arises when schools are unable to flush toilets due to lack of water pressure and a boil water advisory prevents appropriate hand washing at sinks and makes food service preparation difficult.

A decision regarding potential additional closings will be made Wednesday after consultation with Public Safety and Water Authority Officials.

Make up dates will be determined at a later time.

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Heard County and Bridge at Hwy 34

It's being reported that a "large" object is on the way down the Chattahoochee River which could impact the Hwy 34 bridge.

Be careful driving!

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