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Isaias batters Georgia

Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact

Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.

Isaias batters Georgia
UPDATE

Isaias rolls through Georgia

Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as they continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

Isaias batters Georgia

Rainfall totals across Georgia from Isaias

Get the latest updates on rainfall totals across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias affects the region. See rainfall amounts from the past 3, 6 and 12 hours.

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‘Beyond sad’: Georgia’s bad lawyering revealed in legislative study

Georgia legislators are considering improvements to post-conviction litigation as the state's top judges warn of poor representation provided to some indigent defendants.

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UGA National Fair

Georgia’s largest fall fair bears a name that is something of a fair-y tale

There's a reason the Georgia National Fair in Perry isn't called a 'state fair,' even though it pretty much is one.

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‘I’m so grateful’: 49 attain U.S. citizenship in Atlanta ceremony

Metro Atlanta voter registration nosedives at citizenship ceremonies

Groups registered 14,000 fewer new U.S. citizens to vote so far this year, compared to 2024.

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Crime & Public Safety
Courtrooms at the Nathan Deal Judicial Center

‘Beyond sad’: Georgia’s bad lawyering revealed in legislative study

Georgia legislators are considering improvements to post-conviction litigation as the state's top judges warn of poor representation provided to some indigent defendants.

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Riders on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia in Austell are escorted off by park personnel on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. One person died and several others were injured in “an incident involving a roller coaster” at Six Flags Over Georgia, Cobb County Police said Monday evening. (Courtesy WSB-TV)

‘A horrific, rare event’: Six Flags incident may trigger lawsuits over safety

The death of a roller coaster rider at Six Flags Over Georgia remains under investigation.

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The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell is evacuated by park personnel on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. One person died and several others were injured in “an incident involving a roller coaster” at the park, Cobb County police said Monday evening. (Courtesy of WSB-TV)

Man ‘ejected’ from ride at Six Flags Over Georgia identified by police

A man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia was ejected and landed on other people on his plummet from a roller coaster Monday, according to new details from police Tuesday.

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Isaias batters Georgia

Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts