Georgians suffer sweltering heat, rising energy bills

Temperatures in the 90s are expected through the Independence Day weekend, sending air conditioners into overdrive as they fight to overcome the heat and humidity. (Pixabay)

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Atlanta and much of Georgia will celebrate the Fourth of July under a heat advisory.

Temperatures in the 90s are expected through the holiday weekend, sending air conditioners into overdrive as they fight to overcome the heat and humidity.