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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.

Coastal communities land state housing grants

September 23, 2024 Capitol Beat

Coastal Georgia is the beneficiary of a fifth round of grants through Gov. Brian Kemp’s Rural Workforce Housing Initiative.

AAA: Georgia gas price average continues to decline

September 23, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago.

Raffensperger: Georgians should be confident in state’s elections

September 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Georgians should be confident in their elections, particularly after reforms passed after the 2020 election.