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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.

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.

Major hurricane could make landfall on Thursday

September 23, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

AccuWeather experts expect a major hurricane to land on Thursday along the Gulf Coast.

A look back at the 2014 Atlanta snowpocalypse

January 28, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Ten years ago, it was embarrassing for Georgia when snow, ice and traffic brought Atlanta to a standstill.

State of emergency declared for North Georgia counties

February 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Dozens of Georgia counties will be under a state of emergency starting at 2 p.m. today.

Metro Atlanta, North Georgia paralyzed after second snow storm in two weeks

February 12, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Metro Atlanta was paralyzed Wednesday after snow and ice fell on the region.

‘Trapped in the heart of it, trying to get away’

February 4, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Traffic on Interstate 285 ground to a halt, so I put the car in park and turned off the engine. “It’s too bad the Braves aren’t in town,” I said to my wife, looking toward the future home of the team.

Atlanta mayor calls for review of storm response, announces new approach

January 31, 2014 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday ordered a review of the city’s response to the winter weather that paralyzed the city for three days this week and also promised an improved approach to combat similar storms in the future.

Atlanta mayor calls for new approach to combating snow, ice

January 31, 2014 Express Telegraph

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Friday called for a review of how the city responded to the winter weather that paralyzed the city for three days this week and promised to implement an improved approach for combating similar storms in the future.