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Ice Storm Warning in Effect Until 1 p.m. Thursday
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an ice storm warning...
[Dec. 14, 2005]
Winter is Here: Light Snow Reported in North Georgia
We've got the wind advisories, but north Georgia's got the snow...
[Nov. 22, 2005]
Wind Advisory Continues
An updated wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City...
[Nov. 22, 2005]
Frost Advisory...Already?
If you haven't already done so, it's time to bring in potted plants or at least cover them well this evening...
[Oct. 26, 2005]
Homeland Security Urges Preparedness as Ophelia Threatens Coast
Residents in coastal Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina should watch this storm carefully and begin making necessary preparations now...
[Sep. 10, 2005]
The Power of Katrina Felt in Forsyth County as Tornado Touches Down
All of the tornado warnings that sounded in Forsyth County several times on Monday rang true, as a tornado finally did touch down in the Silver City community last evening...
[Aug. 30, 2005]
Flood Watch: Update For Tuesday, August 30th
Forsyth County continues to be under a flood watch, as issued by the National Weather Service earlier this morning...
[Aug. 30, 2005]
Wind Advisory Issued at 9:20 p.m. by National Weather Service
A wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service and will be in effect till 8 p.m. Tuesday, 8/30/05...
[Aug. 29, 2005]
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch at 9:35 p.m. Monday, 8/29/05
A flood watch has been issued for North and Central Georgia by the National Weather Service. It will remain in effect till Tuesday afternoon, 8/30/05...
[Aug. 29, 2005]
Katrina Brings Flood Watch to Georgia
Hurricane Katrina has been downgraded from a Category 5 to Category 4, but the eye of the storm still remains 30 miles wide, making Katrina an extremely strong storm, expected to bring bands of rain and possible flooding to Georgia...
[Aug. 29, 2005]
Wind Advisory In Effect at 8 p.m. Monday Evening
Hurricane Katrina could bring very strong winds of at least 25 mph to North and Central Georgia this evening...
[Aug. 29, 2005]
Preparations Underway by Forsyth County Officials for Possible Effects of Hurricane Katrina
As a precautionary measure, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency and Fire Department are making preparations to help ensure the county weathers Hurricane Katrina, should it pose a threat to Forsyth County...
[Aug. 26, 2005]
County Flood Warning Cancelled
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for parts of Forsyth County till 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. This has now been cancelled...
[Aug. 10, 2005]
Small Business Association Offers Assistance for Tropical Storm Dennis Damage
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Paulding and Pickens counties have been declared a disaster area as a result of damages sustained from Tropical Storm Dennis...
[Jul. 27, 2005]
Rash of Lighting Strikes Hits Forsyth County
With all of the rain storms Forsyth County has been experiencing this summer, lightning injuries and property damage due to lightning strikes have been rampant lately. Residents are asked to use caution indoors and out during storms that produce lightning...
[Jul. 18, 2005]
