state of emergency, Georgia

Forecasters issue advisory as Augusta area, state officials get ready for winter storm
The advisory includes Columbia, Richmond, McDuffie and Aiken counties. It is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday. Mixed precipitation is expected with snow and/or sleet accumulations up to a half inch and ice accumulations around two-tenths of an inch.
State of emergency declared in Georgia ahead of winter storm
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for the state of Georgia as a winter storm is expected to impact the state Friday. This state of emergency is effective immediately and lasts through Tuesday,
BREAKING: Kemp declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of winter storm
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday declared a state of emergency in Georgia in preparation for the winter storm expected to hit the state on Friday.
Are classes canceled due to the winter storm? Here's the latest on Augusta-area schools
Will the Augusta-area school systems and colleges close due to the winter weather? Here's the latest info and stay tuned for updates.
Winter storm system expected to hit Georgia later this week. Tips to get prepared.
Check your heating system and furnace, ensure it's functioning properly. Seal drafts around windows and doors.
Crews prepare highways as Georgia, South Carolina brace for winter storm
Before the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply a brine solution to interstates, state routes, bridges and overpasses in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow.
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How Augusta and state agencies are preparing for icy winter blast
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Man shot in the chest, killed in Augusta. Deputies question possible suspect
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I-TEAM: Are Augusta stormwater fees funding other city departments?
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Team Georgia practices at Harlem for Border Bowl Twelve
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Georgia boy, 12, left with severe burns after 3 friends pour boiling water on him during sleepover ‘prank’
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Local lawmakers’ goals heading into Georgia’s legislative session
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Will Winter Storm Cora impact Georgia? National Weather Service weighs in with forecast
Storm Blair has brought snow and ice to multiple states. This week is forecast to bring Winter Storm Cora across the ...
Have you seen any of these 3 missing people in Augusta?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities are looking for three missing people in unrelated Richmond County cases. Phillip Thomas, 58, was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Monday leaving the Peaceful Living ...