Helene Aftermath
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Helene leaves death, destruction in Georgia; flooding, power outages persist
All 159 Georgia counties are assessing the devastation after Helene stormed through the state.
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Helene kills at least 15, including 4 children, in Georgia
The death toll across four states — Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas — hit 35 by late Friday afternoon, the Associated Press reported.
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Georgia statewide power outage map: Check for outages by county
Get the latest updates on power outages across Georgia as Helene impacts the region. Track current outage numbers and affected areas in real time.
Hurricane Helene’s wind and rain inflicts historic damage across Georgia
Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction from deep South Georgia to the state’s mountainous northeast and on into the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Valdosta battered by Helene’s winds: ‘It’s like a war zone’
The devastation was extensive after the South Georgia city was battered with hurricane-force winds on Helene’s path across the state.
Peachtree Creek waters hit new record high, sending residents scrambling
Battalion Fire Chief Scott Seely said Peachtree Creek is “notorious” for flooding. It’s a tributary of the Chattahoochee River and floods occasionally during heavy rain.
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The U.S. House Judiciary Committee found Nathan Wade. It wants to see him in Washington.
The Republican-led committee is investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the Georgia election interference case. They have subpoenaed Nathan Wade.
Metro and State
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Everything to know about No. 2 Georgia at No. 4 Alabama
Welcome to the calm before the storm — or should that be the calm after the storm? Hurricane Helene is not expected to impact UGA travel plans for the game in Tuscaloosa.
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Hurricane skips Jimmy Carter’s hometown just before big celebration
Hurricane Helene threatened but dodged Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains before the Georgia city's peanut festival and celebrations for the former president's 100th birthday.
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The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them
Americans can once again order at-home COVID nasal swab kits, without being charged, straight to their homes.
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For players, Georgia-Alabama is the type of game ‘you dream about playing’
The latest “Game of the Century” will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night in Tuscaloosa between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama.
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Arts and Entertainment
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FUBU and Coogi’s runway resurgence headlines Atlanta Fashion Week
Return of iconic brand, FUBU, highlights annual event taking place from Oct. 2-7.
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Murder suspect on the run in Atlanta after escaping from Grady detention
Amid power outages and downed trees caused by Hurricane Helene, a man suspected of murder is on the run in Atlanta after escaping from the detention facility at Grady Memorial
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How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate.
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Helene’s wrath tests Georgia’s revamped emergency operations
Georgia overhauled its emergency protocol 10 years ago after a lackluster response to an ice storm contributed to major problems.
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Falcons’ injury report: Kaleb McGary was limited in practice, out for Saints game
The Falcons likely will be without two starters along the offensive line when they face the Saints at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Two Atlanta eateries named to 2024 New York Times Best Restaurants list
Bread and Butterfly and Nadair were the two Atlanta restaurants named to The 2024 New York Times' Best Restaurants list.
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‘Goodies’ debut 20 years ago put Ciara on the path to stardom
Today, Atlanta R&B singer is a model, actor and mother who still records and tours.