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Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment

Evacuations lifted as Charlton County wildfire reaches 70% containment Evacuation orders for some of Charlton County were lifted Sunday night as crews continued to fight wildfires across an estimated 550 acre area in Southeast Georgia. Fires were still burning Sunday night along Highway 301 near Folkston, Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission reported that the fires were approximately 70% contained at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Around 75 homes and 150 outbuildings were […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 16 2

The Air Now air quality map shows unhealthy levels on Friday, Feb. 13. Credit: AirNow.gov.
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Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia

Weekend storm brings fire relief, cleaner air to South Georgia Although a weekend storm system brought some tumultuous weather to South Georgia, it also brought some much needed relief from wildfires.  South Georgians came through the weekend with few power outages, no reported injuries and far cleaner air to breath. On Friday, Albany and the surrounding areas faced a more than 200 on the air quality scale, which means the […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 77

A city landscape during winter.
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Metro Atlanta warming centers open as freezing temperatures grip region

Metro Atlanta warming centers open as freezing temperatures grip region As temperatures fall below freezing across metro Atlanta, warming centers are opening to provide overnight shelter for people facing dangerous winter conditions. One such center, operated by Tucker First United Methodist Church, began welcoming guests over the weekend ahead of the winter storm. By Monday evening, the facility had already reached capacity as more people sought relief from the cold. […]

todayJanuary 27, 2026 23 1

Background of beautiful, rare snow showering in Georgia, USA. There are moderate snows continue through days for much of North and Central Georgia. The weather is around 29 to 33F degree.
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Georgia emergency officials urge residents to prepare as winter storm nears

Georgia emergency officials urge residents to prepare as winter storm nears After Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency, Josh Lamb, the director of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, provided tips for Georgians to prepare for the worst. “By being ready for the storm, Georgians can do their part in minimizing risk, reducing the time it takes to recover and most importantly, prevent the loss of life,” […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 32 1

"Driving conditions on an icy road: dangerous, icy and slippery. Photo taken in Atlanta, Georgia.Related Files:"
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Kemp declares statewide emergency as winter storm threatens Georgia

Kemp declares statewide emergency as winter storm threatens Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency Thursday morning for all Georgia counties due to the winter storm that is expected this weekend. “We think we'll experience significant snow, sleet, and or freezing rain possible in these counties throughout the weekend, and that'll start early Saturday morning,” Kemp said about North Georgia counties. The state of emergency will last for […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 11 1