Good morning, Atlanta! Kick off your Thursday with these top stories shaking up the metro area.
First up, big safety upgrades in Gwinnett County Public Schools: The district has now completed installing advanced Evolv weapons detection systems in every middle and high school, using AI-powered scanners that quickly spot threats without traditional pat-downs. School leaders are now exploring whether to extend this tech to elementary schools next—sparking plenty of discussion about keeping our kids even safer.
Next, get your green ready because Atlanta just got crowned the luckiest city in the USA for St. Patrick's Day celebrations! Thanks to below-average Guinness prices, huge online buzz around Ireland and the holiday, plus our massive annual parade, we're topping the list. Come join the fun this Saturday at noon in Midtown—Kevin and Taylor will be marching with the super-adorable dogs from the Southeastern Greyhound Association. Don't miss it!
And in North Georgia boating news, Yamaha Motor Corporation is making a major move: After nearly 50 years headquartered in California, the Japanese company is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, bringing more jobs and boosting our already thriving powersports and marine scene. Governor Kemp welcomed the announcement, saying Georgia loves attracting job-creating companies from around the world.
Quick weather check: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 a.m. in several counties including Clayton, Coweta, and Fayette—stay alert for storms this morning. Rain should clear out by 9 a.m., leaving partly sunny skies, highs in the mid-50s, and gusty winds up to 30 mph. It'll be chilly tonight with lows in the upper 30s, but Friday looks sunny with a high of 65°. And perfect timing, Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade forecast is sunny and mid-70s. Ideal for parading with pups!
Stay tuned to the Kevin & Taylor Feel Good Morning Show for more chat on these stories and your feel-good vibes all morning.