A firefighter lost his life early Friday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle during Tropical Storm Helene in Blackshear, Georgia. The Pierce County Fire Department confirmed the firefighter’s death. 🚨 What’s Happening: 🌳 Between the Lines: This marks yet another instance of how first responders put their lives on the line, not just […]
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Lilburn City Hall Closed Due to Hurricane Helene
Lilburn City Hall and related offices are closed today, September 27, due to potentially hazardous weather conditions brought on by Hurricane Helene. The city offices plan to reopen on Monday at 8:30 a.m. The Details: Residents and businesses can stay informed about local updates, including road closures and other weather-related news, by visiting the city’s […]
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Georgia Police Officer Escapes Serious Injury After Tree Crushes Patrol Vehicle
An officer from the Clayton County Police Department is recovering after a frightening incident on Highway 138 involving a fallen tree. Officer Soumah, who had just finished a demanding morning watch shift during Hurricane Helene, was on his way home when the unexpected happened. A large hardwood tree fell onto the front of his patrol […]
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Hurricane Helene Downgraded to Category 1 and Has Shifted Eastward
Georgia residents are being warned to stay prepared for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and strong winds as Hurricane Helene, now downgraded to a Category 1 storm, approaches. Despite its reduced strength, the National Hurricane Center said that the storm will still bring significant impacts, especially to the eastern half of the state, including Atlanta. The […]
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Hurricane Helene Has Already Claimed Two Lives in Georgia
Two people are dead after a tornado overturned a mobile home in rural Wheeler County. The storm struck Thursday night as tornado warnings covered much of Central Georgia, with Hurricane Helene approaching the Florida coast. What’s Happening: Sheriff’s officials say the tornado happened near Adams Cemetery Road, east of Scotland and south of Glenwood, confirming […]
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Waffle House Locations in Warner Robins Are Closed Ahead of Hurricane Helene
Warner Robins had its own cheeky way of getting residents to take Hurricane Helene seriously with a social media post that said, “All Warner Robins Waffle House locations are now closed.” In a town where Waffle House closures are practically a red flag for imminent disaster, this warning is both humorous and sobering. The city’s […]
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Helene Update: Hurricane Gusts Possible in Metro Atlanta as Warning Expands Northward
As Hurricane Helene continues its approach, officials have extended hurricane warnings further into north-central Georgia. With the storm expected to make landfall as a major hurricane this evening, the National Weather Service has warned that hurricane-force wind gusts could reach as far north as Atlanta and the nearby mountainous regions of northeast Georgia. The Details: […]
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How Bad Will Hurricane Helene Be When it Hits Georgia?
Hurricane Helene is poised to make landfall tonight as a major hurricane, bringing dangerous weather to residents in north and central Georgia. The National Weather Service has warned that widespread impacts from this storm system will be felt across much of the state, particularly with high winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding. The Details: The […]
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How to Keep Your Kids Entertained During Hurricane Helene’s Shutdown
As the Hurricane Helene barrels its way toward Georgia, students across the state have been handed an unexpected four-day weekend. What was supposed to be a routine week of school quickly turned into 48 hours of cabin fever. For many parents, the sudden cancellation of school and all extracurricular activities leaves a major question mark […]
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Multi-State Emergency Declared as Hurricane Helene Nears: What You Need to Know
Hurricane Helene is a massive, dangerous storm and FEMA is prepared for anticipated multi-state impacts. In advance of Hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida, the Biden-Harris Administration approved pre-landfall emergency declarations for Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. These declarations enable FEMA to provide federal resources to the states for emergency protective measures like reimbursement for evacuations […]