Metro Atlanta weather: Storm chances highest today before quieter week

North Georgia is starting the week with clouds, humidity and another round of summer storms in the forecast.
By WAGA at FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News · · 1 min read

North Georgia is starting the week with clouds, humidity and another round of summer storms in the forecast.
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North Georgia is starting the week with clouds, humidity and another round of summer storms in the forecast.

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A large police presence was reported at a Forsyth County Walmart Sunday night. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said the police response at the Walmart on Highway 9 and Commerce Boulevard was due to a bomb threat. The building was briefly evacuated.In an update at around 8:40 p.m., the public ...

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