This page covers weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery surrounding major events in Georgia. Reporting follows meteorological developments, emergency declarations and the response to widespread damage.
The National Weather Service shows freezing temperatures could reach several parts of north Georgia in the coming days.
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Have you taken steps to prepare your home for this weekend's freezing temperatures?
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Do you trust your local government to handle flood recovery effectively?
Flooding destroyed homes and damaged roads in Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties, prompting evacuations.
Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day drills move from November 4 because of inclement weather affecting the state.
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Do you think drought conditions in your area are getting worse?
The U.S. Drought Monitor now places all of Chattooga County in the moderate drought category, with neighboring counties also affected.
Georgia's emergency agency is urging FEMA grant recipients to submit outstanding payment requests before a federal system transition.
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Do you trust your local utility provider to keep the power on during severe weather?
Strong winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias left thousands of Georgia Power customers without electricity.
Day to day, that means monitoring storm paths, flood alerts, wildfire risks and the immediate recovery work that follows a severe event. Reporting reaches every corner of the state, from urban centers to remote rural counties. Topography creates distinct patterns for flooding and storm intensity that dictate which regions face the highest risk during any given season. Infrastructure resilience and the speed of utility restoration are the most common themes during large-scale recovery efforts.
