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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.

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.

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.

Georgia Department of Transportation Prepares for Statewide Impacts Expected from Helene

September 25, 2024 Official News Releases

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is monitoring Hurricane Helene as it is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flooding statewide.

State Operations Center up and running with Helene headed to Georgia

September 25, 2024 Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp activated the State Operations Center Wednesday in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Helene, a day after declaring a state of emergency throughout Georgia.

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

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.

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.