Heat Advisory Issued for North Georgia Through Holiday Weekend
National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat and humidity across North Georgia, with conflicting end times reported.
Smyrna, Georgia FirstAlerts
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Severe Weather
3 reports- Severe WeatherSep 5, 2026, 9:23 p.m. ET
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Fulton Counties
The National Weather Service warned of damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter across portions of Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Fulton counties.
Heat Advisory Extended for Northwest Georgia Counties Until 8 PM EDT
The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for ten northwest Georgia counties, now in effect until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
Insider Sales
5 reportsAveanna Healthcare insider sells another $192.6 million in stock
Robert M. Williams Jr. filed a Form 4 with the SEC on August 20, 2026, reporting the sale of 16,750,002 shares at $11.50 each.
Aveanna Insider J.H. Whitney Sells Additional $169.6 Million in Stock
A Form 4 filing shows J.H. Whitney Equity Partners VII, LLC sold 14,746,077 shares of Aveanna Healthcare at $11.50 per share, reducing its holdings to zero.
Aveanna Healthcare Director Rodney Windley Sells Additional 180,000 Shares
A new SEC filing shows Director Rodney D. Windley sold 180,000 shares of Aveanna Healthcare common stock on August 20, 2026.
Aveanna Healthcare insider sells $192.6 million in stock
A Form 4 filing shows Paul R. Vigano sold 16,750,002 shares of Aveanna Healthcare Holdings at $11.50 per share.
Artivion CEO James P. Mackin Sells Additional 70,000 Shares
The president and CEO of Artivion, Inc. has filed a Form 4 disclosing a sale of 70,000 shares of common stock.
Environmental Enforcement
1 reportCompass Chemical International, LLC in Smyrna Assessed $112,700 Penalty
An EPA enforcement settlement has assessed a federal penalty against Compass Chemical International, LLC in Smyrna, Georgia.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportOfficer killed in shooting at CDC's Atlanta campus; six buildings struck by gunfire
DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose was killed responding to reports of an active shooter at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters on Aug. 8, authorities said, and no CDC employees were hurt.