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Helene damage to Georgia farms estimated at $6.46 billion

ATLANTA – Hurricane Helene caused at least $6.46 billion in losses to Georgia farmers, according to preliminary estimates ... Read more

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Helene death toll in Georgia rising as power outages shrink

ATLANTA – About 270,000 customers in Georgia still were without electricity Thursday, six days after Hurricane Helene cut ... Read more

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Governor Brian Kemp offers support in visit to Berrien County

NASHVILLE — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp paid a visit to Berrien County Tuesday to assure local residents he ... Read more

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UPDATE: Biden approves major disaster declaration for Georgia

ATLANTA - President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane ... Read more

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Hurricane Helen moves through county, leaving one dead

MOULTRIE  — Colquitt County came through Hurricane Helene with less physical damage than many of its neighbors, but ... Read more

Hurricane Season

Helene death toll in Georgia rises sharply

ATLANTA – The death toll from Hurricane Helene in Georgia shot up significantly during the weekend. At least ... Read more

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Ossoff visits Valdosta to assess Hurricane Helene’s impact

VALDOSTA — On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff toured areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Mayor Scott James Matheson ... Read more

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Local flash flooding possible and dangerous

MOULTRIE – Colquitt County is projected to see a significant amount of rain, which increases the chances of ... Read more

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Emergency blood shortage: Severe weather further strains Red Cross blood supply

ALBANY — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby ... Read more

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UPDATE: Road closures, utilities update

Originally posted 5:12 p.m. Aug. 5, 2024 Updated 7:36 p.m. Aug. 5, 2024 MOULTRIE — Tropical Storm Debby ... Read more