Gov. Brian Kemp (center), accompanied by Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Josh Lamb (left) and GEMA meteorologist Will Lanxton, briefs reporters during a news conference at the state Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Atlanta. Kemp announced a state of emergency as Georgia prepares for impacts from Hurricane Isaias. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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