Two large wildfires are still burning across south Georgia, and firefighters warn the danger is far from over. Together, the fires have scorched nearly 55,000 acres. Drought conditions across the state — and an exceptional drought in the hardest-hit county — are making the job of containing them significantly harder. Two Major Fires, Tens of […]
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Tornado Watch expands deeper into South Georgia through this afternoon
A tornado watch that has been hovering over South Georgia since early this morning just got bigger — and it is now going to last longer. The Extension The National Weather Service has expanded Tornado Watch 190 to include nine more counties in south central Georgia. The extended watch runs until 2 p.m. Thursday — […]
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Kemp eases South Georgia burn ban
Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order easing outdoor burning restrictions across parts of South Georgia — but officials are warning residents the danger is far from over. Where Restrictions Stand Seventeen South Georgia counties remain under burning restrictions, according to the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office. Those areas continue to face extreme drought conditions […]
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Lightning strikes Roswell home
A Roswell neighborhood got a scare Wednesday night when lightning apparently touched off a house fire on River Close — but everyone inside made it out before flames took hold. The Fire It was a neighbor who first spotted the trouble. According to the Roswell Fire Department, the neighbor saw a bright flash of lightning, […]
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South Georgia is under a Tornado Watch
A tornado watch is in effect for much of South Georgia until 10 a.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service issued the watch, covering 17 counties across southwest and south central Georgia. Counties Under the Watch In southwest Georgia, the watch covers Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole and […]
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