By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Air quality improved by recent cool, rainy weather
0805clean1
An employee of NatureCare trims grass growing between a row of crepe myrtles at Free Chapel Worship Center on Friday morning. During a summer of well-above-average rainfall, one advantage is that ozone levels have been good this year, allowing many to breathe easier outdoors.
Northeast Georgia’s recent rainy weather may disappoint some, but it’s got one advantage — better air quality. The region has experienced a record-breaking number of days with healthy air, according to the Clean Air Campaign, a nonprofit organization in Atlanta created to increase awareness of air pollution. Brian Carr, director of communications for the Clean Air Campaign, explained that the climate affects air quality.