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Do landlords have to provide AC and heat? Here’s what the law says. Canva

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Do landlords have to provide AC and heat for renters? Here’s what GA law says

Rent prices seem to be higher than ever right now. And with the need for AC during hot summers or heat in the frigid winter, your wallet may be feeling extra empty after bills are due. But what if you don’t have AC or heat in your rental? Is that illegal? Here’s what landlords lawfully have to provide tenants:

September 23, 2024
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  • Chelsea Madden
The beach at Lake Tobesofkee in Bibb County, in the near center of the state of Georgia.

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In Macon, just because you have no ocean doesn't mean you have no beach

While for a lot of people, a day at the beach is an essential summer activity, an oceanfront isn’t available to everyone in Georgia. But you can still find beach fun if you know where to look.  

 

August 14, 2024
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  • Taleen Hanna
A file photo of a drained, dirty community pool at Shirley Winston Park in Columbus, Ga.

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Columbus community pools in jeopardy of not opening this summer. More delays announced

More delays have been announced for three local Columbus pools that are currently closed to the public, threatening to not open at all until after children go back to school in August.

June 24, 2024
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  • Kelby Hutchison
Water parks in Georgia are the perfect spot to get away from the heat and have fun in the sun. AQUAVERA Unsplash

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Georgia’s water parks are open for summer. Here’s what to know about hours & prices

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.

June 21, 2024
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  • The Telegraph
Two students dancing at prom. Sinking sun during the 2022 California wildfires.

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Is it time to re-name "summer?" Plus, prom fashion is all grown up

Summer is supposed to be for vacation and more relaxation, right? Well, for climate watchers, this season goes by a more sinister name. Brittany and NPR climate correspondents Lauren Sommer and Nate Rott get into what changes in summer weather mean for how and where we live.

Then, it's prom season and high schoolers are showing out! But styles have changed since the days of poofy dresses and bedazzled purses: prom fashion has reportedly become more adult. For many young people, prom reflects their ideas of glamour, so does this shift say something new about the fantasies of girlhood? Brittany sits down with writer Hilary George-Parkin who wrote about the blurring of age in fashion.

May 31, 2024
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  • Alexis Williams,
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Airbnb beach house rental

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Airbnb cracks down on parties ahead of Memorial Day weekend

With Memorial Day weekend, Airbnb announced measures to reduce disruptive parties throughout Georgia over summer holiday weekends.

May 24, 2024
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  • Ambria Burton
John Hunt catches a fish during his extensive fun-filled summer.

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This summer's crazy weather just can't stop, won't stop Americans from having fun

People are consulting weather apps, donning rain gear and downing electrolytes in a quest to enjoy the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

August 17, 2023
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  • Lisa Lambert
A vendor in Old Delhi mixes a pink beverage of Rooh Afza diluted with milk.

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Across South Asia, this sweet drink is synonymous with summertime refreshment

Invented in 1907 to beat the effects of extreme heat, Rooh Afza — a ruby-red, plant-based concentrate — is diluted with water, milk or ice and is a summertime favorite in India, Pakistan and beyond.

August 05, 2023
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  • Sushmita Pathak
Research shows ten minutes of daily meditation can help people manage stress and cultivate happy memories.

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Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation

Research shows it's possible to generative positive emotions and memories, even amid strife and anxiety. If you're planning a family vacation, a simple meditation exercise can help you keep your cool.

July 10, 2023
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  • Allison Aubrey
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Experts say more mosquito days are ahead this summer. What does that mean for Georgia?

Georgia's mosquito season generally starts in March or April and ends around October when temperatures drop. This year's mosquito season could be more "populated." Read why.

June 12, 2023
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  • Ambria Burton
Organizers behind Juneteenth Atlanta, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country and the official Juneteenth celebration for the city, are bringing back festivities for the event’s 11th year. Credit

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Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival to return for 11th year

Organizers behind Juneteenth Atlanta, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country and the official Juneteenth celebration for the city, are bringing back festivities for the event’s 11th year. 

June 10, 2023
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  • Janelle Ward
Using sunscreen plays a key role in protecting skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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  • Your Health

Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

Sunscreen is crucial for skin protection and the SPF is important. But dermatologists say the key to good summer skin care is applying plenty of lotion and re-applying it often, even when it's cloudy.

June 05, 2023
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  • Allison Aubrey
Sunglasses on a beach

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Tourism industry leaders predict strong summer season

After taking some hits during the pandemic, Georgia tourism is poised for a record summer.

May 31, 2023
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By:
  • Dave Williams
A vendor fills a cooler with ice during a heat wave in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Friday in Washington, D.C.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Blistering summers are the future

NPR's Scott Simon takes a look at the world's temperature maps, and asks what summer will mean to future generations.

July 23, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
The sun rises as a raptor flies by in Frankfurt, Germany, during the summer solstice of 2019, the so-called longest day on the Northern Hemisphere.

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  • Weather

The longest day: The first day of summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere

The summer solstice officially begins at 5:13 a.m. Tuesday on the U.S. East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

June 21, 2022
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  • Ayana Archie
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