# HEADLINE
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CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ATLANTA FOR Thursday October 15
# SUMMARY
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for Thursday October 15.
Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest.
For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit http://airnow.gov.
# DETAILS
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ISSUED AT
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
Relayed by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
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Air Quality Alert Message | Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division
