Atlanta News First at 7: Severe storms possible Thursday night
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Strong storms are expected to move in Thursday night in north Georgia and metro Atlanta.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Chilly Wednesday night, severe storms possible Thursday night
The First Alert Weather Team has declared a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday.
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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to a showdown between the U.S. and China. The S&P 500 stock index jumped 9.5% after the announcement, but the drama over Trump’s tariffs is far from over as the administration prepares to engage in country-by-country negotiations. In the meantime, countries subject to the pause will now be tariffed at 10%.
Beeping noise prompts evacuation of Frontier flight from Atlanta on tarmac at DC airport
A Frontier Airlines flight from Atlanta was evacuated on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport on Wednesday because of a “beeping noise coming from the cargo hold,” according to the airline.
Flight 4708 is currently on the ground at the airport, “parked away from the main terminal while the aircraft undergoes a precautionary security search” because of the beeping noise, which came from the cargo hold during the trip, an airline spokesperson said.
Duluth police asking for help finding missing teenager
Aleena Thomas, 17, was last seen on Feb. 12 after leaving her home. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Duluth Police Department at (770) 476-4151.
Construction begins on new ER facility in South Fulton
A major healthcare void is getting filled south of Atlanta.
Construction began Wednesday on a stand-alone emergency department in Union City.
High chairs sold on Amazon recalled
There’s a recall for a dangerous high chair.
It’s called the “Honey Joy” convertible chair and is sold exclusively on Amazon.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the chair poses a suffocation risk, and you should stop using it immediately.
Some Georgia teachers to get bonuses
Georgia childcare teachers are getting bonuses.
The $500 bonuses are part of a new initiative to recognize teachers’ hard work and commitment.
Masters starts Thursday
The first round of the Masters begins in Augusta on Thursday.
It is the first of professional golf’s four majors this year.
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