Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm Friday night. The National Hurricane Center says Isaias is now a “post-tropical cyclone,” meaning it’s no longer getting is energy from the water. But that doesn’t mean the threat is over. The main concern is the flooding...
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Saturday that federal disaster assistance has been approved for several Georgia counties in the wake of Isaias. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The federal assistance provides aid for emergency conditio...
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GARLAND, Texas (Gray DC) - As America continues to celebrate its 250th birthday, the company behind the modern cowboy hat is reflecting back on how it helped shape the country into what it is today. “I think Stetson played a pretty vital role over the period of its history,” said...
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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - Authorities say a Lexington County woman who was found dead after being reported missing over the summer died of natural causes. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher shared the results of Elena Moore’s autopsy during a press conferen...
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A man is facing multiple charges after investigators linked him to two Dollar General robberies and a purse theft in Brunswick, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The GBI announced that Willie Gray, 46, of...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It might be soggy. It might be windy. And it might be one of the best games of the year. Week 6 of the college football season arrived with a marquee showdown in the Southeastern Conference: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama on a Saturday night i...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Isaias is moving northward out of the area with major impacts subsiding. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms (with an isolated tornado threat) will remain possible into this evening. Clearing is expected by Sunday morning. >> Live rada...
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After Hurricane Isaias hit the Gulf Coast, Atlanta-based Waffle House is monitoring how many of its stores were impacted by the storm. That’s where the “Waffle House Index” comes in. Here’s how it works: If a restaurant is open with a full menu and power, it’s green. If the resta...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Isaias made landfall Friday evening in Florida as a Category 2 hurricane, and it’s brought major impacts to north Georgia on Saturday. Currently, Isaias is a post-tropical cyclone. A high wind warning and flood watch are in effect for most of n...
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Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration that allows federal disaster assistance to be made available to Georgia following Hurricane Isaias. The declaration authorize...
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Atlanta Pride was forced to cancel Saturday’s entertainment and events in Piedmont Park due to Hurricane Isaias, but Sunday’s parade and activities are set to go ahead as scheduled. In a social media post, organizers said, “Atlanta, did you really think we’d let a hurricane keep ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As what’s left of Isaias blows through north Georgia, rain and high winds are impacting flights at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As of 2:30 p.m.: 36 flights in and out of ATL have been canceled 146 flights in and out of ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Tucker woman is picking up the pieces after a tree crashed through the front of her home while she was sleeping early Saturday. Andrea Corbett said she expected the heavy rain and wind from the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias might knock out ...
