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One of the tips provided to save money on your energy bill is to turn the thermostat to 78...

Ways to conserve energy during heatwave in South Georgia

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Tommie Owens and Lorenza Medley
Beating the heat starts with stay cool and saving money this summer.

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Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.

Hurricane Season runs from June to November, learn how hurricanes form and other fun facts

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By Lorenza Medley and Tommie Owens
This week's Weather Academy segment will focus on hurricane formation.

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August's Looking Up with Tommie and Lorenza segment will feature three astronomical events...

Looking Up with Tommie & Lorenza: A preview to the August sky

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Tommie Owens and Lorenza Medley
Three astronomical events will be seen in Southwest Georgia in August 2023.

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You can use the South Georgia sun to rest the melting point of many common household items.

Let’s see what melts during the dog days of summer

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Tommie Owens and Lorenza Medley
It is too hot to be outside in the South Georgia heat, but it is not too hot to conduct a fun experiment with melting points!

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On the week of the Independence Day holiday, the global temperature was in the 60s for two days...

Warming global climate causes higher temperatures in Southwest Georgia

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By Lorenza Medley
The Fourth of July holiday was the hottest day on record.

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WALB’s Tommie Owens and Lorenza Medley will be discussing ways to stay safe during this week’s...

Learn how to stay safe during extreme heat during South Ga. summers

Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Lorenza Medley
It is important to know the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Tropical systems often start out as tropical waves that take a journey into warm water that is...

A look into tropical storm, hurricane formation

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Tommie Owens
Tropical systems often start out as tropical waves that take a journey into warm water that is at least 150 feet in depth. This makes the ocean the perfect place for development, especially during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Hurricane season starts on Thursday.

How to prepare for hurricane season in South Ga.

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 2:45 PM EDT
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By Lorenza Medley
Hurricane season starts on Thursday.
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