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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Cobb County Middle Schools to Release Early due to Weather

Due to weather conditions and road closures that have occurred today, Monday, Sept. 21, all Cobb County middle schools will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. Elementary schools and high schools will dismiss at regular times.

For students in the after-school program, the after-school program will remain open until parents are able to pick up their children, but we encourage parents to do so as soon as possible. All athletic and extracurricular activities have been canceled.

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Douglas County Issues Boiled Water Notice

The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority has experienced numerous main breaks and water outages throughout the county, causing pressure to drop below 20 psi. As a precautionary measure, a boiled water notice has been issued at this time.

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UWG in Carrollton Classes are On Schedule Today

The University of West Georgia in Carrollton has not experienced any flooding during recent storms that have hit the region. Campus is open, and classes will go on as scheduled.

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Labor Day Weekend Traffic Death Predictions

The Georgia Department of Transportation predicts up to 18 traffic related deaths over the Labor Day Weekend. Please be careful and drive safely.

Georgia's Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Starts Today

The official holiday travel period begins at 6pm this Friday, September 4th and runs through midnight Labor Day, September 7th, 2009. Be warned that Georgia's Highway Safety Office will have sobriety checkpoints across the state as they try to keep drivers safe.

The Revolution Ends

On September 3, 1783, the American Revolution was formally over as the Treaty of Paris was signed.

Congressman Tom Price Holds Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Congressman Tom Price will hold a Healthcare Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2009
from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Roswell High School Auditorium
11595 King Road
Roswell, GA 30075