Memorial Day weekend brings heavy rain and flash flood warnings across metro Atlanta, with 3-6 inches possible in some areas. The 49th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival continues in Piedmont Park despite the weather. MARTA unveiled Five Points Station upgrades ahead of World Cup crowds. A massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River is under investigation. Public outcry halted a controversial proposal to replace BeltLine light rail with bike lanes. And Georgia Tech and UGA baseball will host NCAA tournament regionals after dominating their conference tournaments.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Memorial Day as Heavy Rain Continues
A flood watch covers much of north Georgia and metro Atlanta for Monday, with thunderstorms expected to bring 3-6 inches of rain. Some areas of Cherokee and Cobb counties saw 6 inches Sunday, and flooding already blocked portions of I-75.
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