Tracking Isaias

Governor Brian Kemp, accompanied by GEMA Director Josh Lamb and State Meteorologist Will Lanxton, briefed the media during a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Governor Kemp announced a State of Emergency as Hurricane Isaias is anticipated to begin affecting Georgia early Saturday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Georgia storm watches upgraded to warnings as Isaias strengthens

The National Weather Service is urging people to take preparations as Hurricane Isaias, the season’s first Atlantic hurricane, gains strength.

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Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, left, and his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, met in their first U.S. Senate showdown during a debate at Assembly Studios on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Atlanta News First/WANF)

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