Detained immigrants stage a hunger strike at a south Georgia facility; Yesterday, it was a numbered tropical disturbance. Tomorrow, it's likely to be a hurricane. What forecasters are saying today about Isaias and Georgia; and el nino is coming. And when it comes to construction disruption, el nino could be el grande.

Detained immigrants stage a hunger strike at a south Georgia facility; Yesterday, it was a numbered tropical disturbance. Tomorrow, it's likely to be a hurricane. What forecasters are saying today about Isaias and Georgia; and el nino is coming. And when it comes to construction disruption, el nino could be el grande.

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The Brief for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

All of metro Atlanta will be under a high wind warning and a flood watch this weekend, ahead of the arrival of the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias; Atlanta-based Delta has cut its annual profit forecast amid surging fuel costs driven largely by the war with Iran; and senator Jon Ossoff and Congressman Mike Collins took to the debate stage for the first time this week.

All of metro Atlanta will be under a high wind warning and a flood watch this weekend, ahead of the arrival of the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias; Atlanta-based Delta has cut its annual profit forecast amid surging fuel costs driven largely by the war with Iran; and senator Jon Ossoff and Congressman Mike Collins took to the debate stage for the first time this week.

The Brief for Friday, October 9th, 2026

It's probably gonna rain. A lot. And get windy, too.  Maybe a tornado?  In other words, Isaias is comin'; After a lot of firings, UPS is hiring 100k helpers for the holidays; and it was a good run for the Braves. 

It's probably gonna rain. A lot. And get windy, too.&nbsp; Maybe a tornado?&nbsp; In other words, Isaias is comin'; After a lot of firings, UPS is hiring 100k helpers for the holidays; and it was a good run for the Braves.&nbsp;

The Brief for Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

The family of an 18-year-old killed by a Newnan police officer demands the department release bodycam footage of the shooting; The first, last, and everything in between debate between candidates for Georgia governor is tonight; And Zoo Atlanta announces when you'll be able to see Ping Ping and Fu Shaung, the giant pandas that just arrived from China.

 

The family of an 18-year-old killed by a Newnan police officer demands the department release bodycam footage of the shooting; The first, last, and everything in between debate between candidates for Georgia governor is tonight; And Zoo Atlanta announces when you'll be able to see Ping Ping and Fu Shaung, the giant pandas that just arrived from China.
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The Brief for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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