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Hurricane Helene updates for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Here are the latest details on Hurricane Helene, which AccuWeather experts now say could intensify to a Category 4 hurricane

Report: Southwest to cut Atlanta staffing

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Southwest Airlines plans to reduce its service in Atlanta next year, CNBC reported.

AccuWeather: Helene to bring major storm surge, damaging wind to Florida Gulf Coast

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

People along the upper Gulf Coast region of Florida have less than 48 hours to prepare for life-threatening storm surges, destructive winds, flooding and spin-up tornadoes embedded in tropical rainbands, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.

Georgia city forms task force to tackle homelessness

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Homelessness has been growing in cities nationwide, and now, one Georgia city has formed a task force to tackle the subject.

Kemp declares state of emergency as Helene approaches

September 24, 2024 Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.

61 Florida counties now included in state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene

September 24, 2024 Florida Phoenix

A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 41 counties, he added 20 more on Tuesday, warning nearly the entire state to prepare for Tropical Storm Helene.

Feds announce $290 million for Charlotte runway project

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The federal government announced $290 million in Airport Improvement Program funding for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

South Carolina governor issues executive order establishing water resources working group

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has issued an executive order establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group.

Visit Bavaria in Georgia: Helen Oktoberfest runs through Oct. 27

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Helen Oktoberfest is the longest-running of its kind in the United States.

FEMA: Prepare now for anticipated Hurricane Helene

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

FEMA is urging residents to prepare for a hurricane expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, bringing with it a life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions.