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Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact

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Georgia statewide power outage map: Check for outages by county

Get the latest updates on power outages across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. Track current outage numbers and affected areas in real time.

Hurricane prep: How to weather the storm in Georgia

Here’s how to prepare for possible high winds, flooding and heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias.

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say

A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.

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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.

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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.

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.

Crime & Public Safety

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.

5 dead after shooting at South Georgia home, police say

Five people are dead after a shooting Friday evening at a home in South Georgia, police say.

17-year-old charged in Georgia shooting that killed 2, injured 35

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting in Vienna that 2 and injured, the GBI says.

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