Storm survival shelter sale on rise after tornado

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Weather-related closings list
Weather-related closings list
For a list of schools and businesses that are closed or delayed due to the weather, click here.
For a list of schools and businesses that are closed or delayed due to the weather, click here.
Flooded residents rush to dry out before rain returns
Flooded residents rush to dry out before rain returns
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:44:12 GMT
Rain-soaked Forest Park residents are rushing to dry out their homes - flooded by up to 3 inches of water - with more rain headed for Atlanta.
Rain-soaked Forest Park residents are rushing to dry out their homes - flooded by up to 3 inches of water - with more rain headed for Atlanta.
Morning storms soak metro area, lightning strikes
Morning storms soak metro area, lightning strikes
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 8:05 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:05:03 GMT
A line of strong thunderstorms moving through a large part of north Georgia left scattered power outages early Monday morning.
A line of strong thunderstorms moving through a large part of north Georgia left scattered power outages early Monday morning.
Storm cleanup continues after Thursday's storms
Storm cleanup continues after Thursday's storms
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:22:57 GMT
Residents in Cherokee, Cobb, and north Fulton counties to clean up this weekend after a powerful storm moved through the area on Thursday.
Residents in Cherokee, Cobb, and north Fulton counties to clean up this weekend after a powerful storm moved through the area on Thursday.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornadoes hit Cherokee, Cobb counties
NWS confirms EF-1 tornadoes hit Cherokee, Cobb counties
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:49:26 GMT
The National Weather Service confirmed that two EF-1 tornadoes struck Cherokee and Cobb counties during Thursday night's round of severe storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed that two EF-1 tornadoes struck Cherokee and Cobb counties during Thursday night's round of severe storms.
Storms topple large trees in Cobb Co. subdivisions
Storms topple large trees in Cobb Co. subdivisions
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:28:49 GMT
Dozens and dozens of large trees -- once the pride of subdivisions in Marietta -- are now toppled onto homes, cars, driveways and streets after Thursday night's strong round of storms.
Dozens and dozens of large trees -- once the pride of subdivisions in Marietta -- are now toppled onto homes, cars, driveways and streets after Thursday night's strong round of storms.
44,000 Ga. Power customers without power
44,000 Ga. Power customers without power
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:19:35 GMT
Around 44,000 Georgia Power customers statewide were without electricity late Friday afternoon. About 30,000 of those were in the metro Atlanta area.
Around 44,000 Georgia Power customers statewide were without electricity late Friday afternoon. About 30,000 of those were in the metro Atlanta area.
Sandy Springs outages, closures; hard hit by storms
Sandy Springs outages, closures; hard hit by storms
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 8:12 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:12:06 GMT
Sandy Springs reports its City Hall is on a 10 a.m. delayed opening Friday. Also, numerous other roads are closed due to downed trees and power lines.
Sandy Springs reports its City Hall is on a 10 a.m. delayed opening Friday. Also, numerous other roads are closed due to downed trees and power lines.
Massive storm system hitting Mid-Atlantic
Massive storm system hitting Mid-Atlantic
A massive storm system originally forecast to affect one in five Americans from Iowa to Maryland is surging toward the Mid-Atlantic after largely failing to live up to its billing in ferocity through the Upper...
A massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding and extensive flight delays, but largely failing...

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Last week's deadly tornado hit close to home and it got people thinking about where they would take cover during the next bad storm.

Storm shelter companies say they have seen a spike in business in the last few days.

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Deen says she used slur but doesn't tolerate hate
Deen says she used slur but doesn't tolerate hate
Celebrity cook Paula Deen says she has used racial slurs in the past but insists she and her brother don't tolerate hateful behavior.
Celebrity cook Paula Deen says she has used racial slurs in the past but insists she and her brother don't tolerate hateful behavior.
Alpharetta PD seizes 188 lbs. of marijuana, worth $850K
Alpharetta PD seizes 188 lbs. of marijuana, worth $850K
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:26:29 GMT
Alpharetta police seized nearly 200 lbs. of marijuana from an unoccupied home on Waters Run Drive, authorities announced Wednesday.
Alpharetta police seized nearly 200 lbs. of marijuana from an unoccupied home on Waters Run Drive, authorities announced Wednesday.
Work begins on new Ferris wheel, Skyview Atlanta
Work begins on new Ferris wheel, Skyview Atlanta
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:20:20 GMT
Work on Atlanta's new ferris wheel is set to begin in downtown Atlanta Wednesday.
Work on Atlanta's new Ferris wheel in downtown Atlanta began Wednesday morning.
Johns Creek mayor under investigation
Johns Creek mayor under investigation
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:12:14 GMT
The Johns Creek City Council has announced that they've hired a lawyer to investigate their own mayor.
The Johns Creek City Council has announced that they've hired a lawyer to investigate their own mayor.
Baby dies after being born with fatal defect
Baby dies after being born with fatal defect
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:04:49 GMT
A Fayetteville couple is coping with the loss of their baby, who died after being born without a brain.
A Fayetteville couple is coping with the loss of their baby, who died after being born without a brain.
Officer shoots man in Buckhead
Officer shoots man in Buckhead
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:44:45 GMT
Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Buckhead.
Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Buckhead.
DeKalb CEO could face suspension after indictment
DeKalb CEO could face suspension after indictment
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:42:12 GMT
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis could be suspended after being indicted on criminal charges.
DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis could be suspended after being indicted on criminal charges.
Woodstock K-9 found dead of heat stroke in patrol car
Woodstock K-9 found dead of heat stroke in patrol car
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:34:56 GMT
An investigation is underway after a Woodstock police K-9 died in his handler's car.
An investigation is underway after a Woodstock police K-9 died in his handler's car.
Gun buy-back meeting planned at NW Atlanta church
Gun buy-back meeting planned at NW Atlanta church
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:42:12 GMT
The NAACP is holding an information session about its planned gun buy-back program at 6 p.m. at a northwest Atlanta church as part of ongoing efforts to cut back on gun-related violence in the community.
The NAACP is holding an information session about its planned gun buy-back program at 6 p.m. at a northwest Atlanta church as part of ongoing efforts to cut back on gun-related violence in the community.

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