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Helene leaves 11 dead in Georgia, fallen trees, flooded roads

September 27, 2024 Capitol Beat

Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.

Report: 2.9% of flights were canceled in July

September 27, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report, 2.9% of flights were canceled in July 2024.

The week in Georgia: Sept. 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at this week’s top Peach State political news.

Florida, Georgia prepare for Hurricane Helene’s arrival

September 26, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

As residents of Florida and Georgia continue to wait for Hurricane Helene’s arrival, officials in those states continue to prepare.

Mainor: Demand for immediate action regarding fair and just trials for Fulton County Jails detainees

September 26, 2024 Mesha Mainor

Criminal justice, including the never-ending YSL trial, is concerning a significant portion of Fulton County residents as they brace themselves for the final bill of the taxpayer-funded longest trial in Georgia history under the direction of District Attorney Fani Willis.

Hurricane Helene reaches Category 3 status before hitting Big Bend region

September 26, 2024 Florida Phoenix

Hurricane Helene has now produced maximum sustained winds near 120 mph, according to a Thursday afternoon National Hurricane Center update.

FEMA: Time to start finishing preparation

September 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

FEMA Deputy Press Secretary Jayce Genco talks with Sightseers’ Delight in advance of Hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida tonight.

Fast-moving Helene bearing down on Georgia

September 26, 2024 Capitol Beat

Georgians were bracing Thursday for Hurricane Helene, a massive storm with a wind field spreading out 400 to 500 miles expected to reach South Georgia Thursday night and cut a swath through the rest of the state Friday morning.

Hurricane Helene: Live Coverage (September 2024)

September 26, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Please check back as this page will be updated throughout the hurricane.

Jackson, Georgia: From Sleepy Town to Global Destination, Thanks to the Duffer Brothers and Stranger Things

September 25, 2024 Official News Releases

In the heart of Georgia, just an hour south of Atlanta, the small town of Jackson has undergone a remarkable transformation, all thanks to Netflix’s global phenomenon Stranger Things.