Georgia once led the nation with 58 deaths related to extreme heat between 1980 and 2009, according to research from the University of Georgia. Bud Cooper, with the Mary Frances Early College of Education Department of Kinesiology, helped change that.

Some Olympic athletes prepared for Paris with a technique for acclimatizing to hot weather. Healthy people can take a cue from them, medical experts say, to build up tolerance for heat.

With heat-related injuries in animals on the rise in Georgia, pet owners need to take some precautions. 

It’s no surprise that most Georgians are looking towards pools and cooler places to have outdoor fun this summer. Georgia averages summer temperatures of low 80s to high 90s. If you’re looking to enjoy the weather while not risking heat exhaustion, there is an array of water parks to visit with family and friends.

In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law undoing local protections that ensured breaks for laborers who spend their days in scorching heat. The law takes effect Sept. 1.

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.