The Georgia Sun

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday evening or early Friday morning, with Georgia bracing for its impact shortly after. As a precaution, schools and institutions across the state are canceling classes and events in anticipation of the storm’s arrival. With school closures in metro Atlanta and beyond, thousands of students and staff will […]

The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for widespread effects expected from Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding across the state. Crews throughout Georgia are on high alert, with equipment loaded and strike teams ready to respond as the hurricane approaches the state overnight from Thursday, September 26, […]

Residents across north and central Georgia are bracing for significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to bring widespread flooding, damaging winds, and the threat of tornadoes starting Thursday afternoon and lasting into Friday. Helene, now officially a hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane […]

As Hurricane Helene intensifies and heads for landfall, Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations are making swift preparations for what could be a significant event for residents across the state. With Helene expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm, it is projected to reach Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday before moving into Georgia by the evening. […]

Valdosta has declared a state of local emergency as Hurricane Helene approaches, bringing heightened risks to the area. The city has activated emergency protocols aimed at protecting its residents and minimizing potential damage. The Details: The declaration, signed today, allows the city to enforce emergency measures. These include enacting curfews and coordinating disaster management with […]

Residents and travelers preparing for Hurricane Helene can now access vital information from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The state has activated a Travel Alert webpage aimed at providing critical resources, including lodging availability and operational updates for key travel centers. The Details: The Travel Alert webpage is available at exploregeorgia.org/hurricane-helene-travel-alerts, offering real-time information […]