Christina Edwards

Well well well! According to GDOT, the project is on hold “due to the weather”.

Que the Milli Vanilli 🎵 🎶

Well isn't this news a bow on the package... GDOT has CANCELLED this weekend's closure along I-285. This news comes just 2 hours before it was to start setting up tonight.

But you know what they can't cancel? MY SHOW 😄 I can't wait to be with you in the morning, starting at 6 a.m.

More here: https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/major-i-285-closure-metro-atlanta-canceled/MXEZSDQCRNDH3H7USYBU6Z5U5I/

Some good news from South Georgia:

🔥Wildfire Update – Georgia (5/8/26)

Yesterday, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to NO NEW WILDFIRES statewide — the first zero-fire day Georgia has seen since December.

This is encouraging progress, but we are still in a drought, and wildfire danger remains elevated across much of the state. It only takes one spark to put us right back into extreme fire activity.

Current large fire status:
• The Pineland Rd Fire has burned 32,575 acres and is 66% contained
• The Highway 82 Fire has burned 22,420 acres and is now 90% contained

Both fires remain active, and crews continue working to strengthen containment lines and monitor conditions.

⚠️ Safety Reminders:
➡️ Please continue avoiding active fire areas
➡️ 🚁 Never fly drones near wildfires or firefighting aircraft
➡️ Use caution when driving in smoky areas
➡️ Follow guidance from local officials and emergency personnel

📲 Stay informed:
• Active wildfire information: https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public/
• Wildfire updates and resources: https://gatrees.org/current-wildfire-information-and-resources/

Beginning next week, wildfire updates will transition from daily reports to three updates per week.

Thank you to the firefighters, dispatchers, pilots, emergency managers, law enforcement officers, and supporting agencies who have worked tirelessly throughout this wildfire response.

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

Thursday, May 7 Drought Update: Yes, the rain finally arrived in late April... but it was only enough to prevent the drought from worsening. Compared to last week, there has been no change to the drought conditions across the state of Georgia.

As much as 2 to 4 inches of rain fell since yesterday evening. We still need another 12 inches to end the drought in North Georgia/Metro Atlanta.

To put it into perspective, we will need another 3 to 6 more of these soaking rain events to end the drought.

As of 12am Thursday, it's mainly been a North Side Gully Washer, but rain continues to fall on the Southside as we get closer to the Thursday Morning commute.

Oh my goodness!! 👀😦

Wednesday, May 6: The good news? We get more soaking rains.

The not so good news? We may get too much soaking rain in a short amount of time... leading to flash flooding.

Listen, storms will roll through this evening and continue through tomorrow morning.

I know the SPC put Metro Atlanta under a Level 2 out of 5 for Severe Weather... That's mainly for damaging wind gusts that could knock down trees and powerlines.

But do not ignore the Flash Flood threat, especially since a lot of this rain will fall while we don't have the benefit of daylight.

Slow down to avoid the risk of hydroplaning. In addition, if your travels take you to low-lying areas, be mindful of any floodwaters that are deep enough to stall your vehicle.

Updates throughout the day on 95.5 WSB.

Tumbled out of bed and stumbled to the kitchen… poured myself a cup of ambition… Then ran what felt like 9 to 5 😂

Had a blast running a 10K around Ringgold, GA! Fellow runners, put this race on your calendars — the Dolly Days Festival is a lot of fun!

Thank you to Dolly Dash Ringgold GA for organizing this race!

Welcome to May! On average, this month is the second driest for the Metro Atlanta area -- second only to October.

Usually, we experience our first 90 degree day in May... but we already did that this year on April 17!

Mother's Day is May 10. Memorial Day is May 25.

And the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins one month from now.

Rain is tapering off this Thursday morning, and we'll briefly dry out today through tomorrow afternoon.

Another round of rain showers will arrive late Friday evening and continue through Saturday morning.

Below is the rainfall roundup for the past 48 hours. The rainfall deficit is still about 6 inches for the Metro Atlanta area, and another foot of rainfall is needed in the next month in order to end the drought.

WEDNESDAY RAINFALL ROUND UP: Additional rainfall *since Midnight through 7am this morning*:

1.29" in Douglasville
1.20" in Alpharetta
1.12" in Hiram
1.09" in Locus Grove
1.03" at the ATL Airport
1.02" in Austell

Rainfall deficit still 6 inches even with yesterday and today's rain.

How much rain fell where you live?