Metro Atlanta residents are seeking ways to stay cool as an extended heat wave continues, while new concerns about health insurance are keeping some Americans stuck in jobs they would otherwise leave.
A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. as dangerous temperatures affect the region. Several Metro Atlanta counties have opened cooling centers to give residents a place to escape the heat.
Clayton and DeKalb counties are offering cooling locations, with free transportation available to some residents. MUST Ministries on Bells Ferry Road in Cobb County is also providing a place for people to cool off, while Cobb County libraries are available as another option for those looking to get out of the heat.
Meanwhile, a growing number of Americans say health insurance is one reason they feel unable to leave their current jobs.
The situation is often referred to as “job lock,” which occurs when workers stay in a position because they are concerned about losing employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. About one in four Americans report feeling stuck in their jobs, highlighting how access to health care can influence career decisions.
There was also encouraging news at the Georgia Aquarium, where two rescued beluga whales have arrived at their new home.
Zephyr and Baylor were rescued from a closed amusement park in Canada and are now adjusting to life at the Atlanta attraction. The pair joins four female belugas already living at the aquarium.
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