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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 78

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 35 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 12 1

Thermometer Sun 40 Degres. Hot summer day. High Summer temperatures
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Atlanta could see warmest Christmas on record as temperatures rise

Atlanta could see warmest Christmas on record as temperatures rise The weather will be particularly warm this holiday season. Atlanta might make a new record for warmest Christmas with a 77% chance and an 81% chance of a record high on Christmas Eve, according to the National Weather Service. The hottest Christmas on record happened in 2015 with a high of 75 degrees.  Brad Rippey, a meteorologist with the U.S. […]

todayDecember 24, 2025 17 3

"Driving conditions on an icy road: dangerous, icy and slippery. Photo taken in Atlanta, Georgia.Related Files:"
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State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins

State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins Winter Weather Preparedness week is set for December 1 through 5, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) have informational sessions planned throughout the week to inform Georgians how to protect their families and homes. “As we saw earlier this year, the impacts of winter weather can be felt across the entire state of Georgia,” […]

todayNovember 26, 2025 18 2

A house destroyed by the hurricane from the sky
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Government Shutdown Delays Helene Relief, Georgia Farmers in Limbo

Government Shutdown Delays Helene Relief, Georgia Farmers in Limbo A year after Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia, farmers and timberland owners are still waiting for the federal relief they were promised. The government shutdown has stalled the process. In late September, Gov. Brian Kemp and Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a $531 million block grant for farmers, ranchers and timber producers impacted by […]

todayNovember 13, 2025 12 1