On Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency for multiple Georgia counties in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Milton. Counties under

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for counties that could be affected by Hurricane Milton, which could hit Florida Wednesday evening.

As communities prepare for the impact of Tropical Storm Helene, Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency for Georgia. Here's what that means.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state's emergency status on Tuesday in response to the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene.

The governors of Georgia and South Carolina have both extended the state of emergency in Georgia after Hurricane Helene ripped through the region two weeks ago.

As of Wednesday morning, Milton is still holding its status as a category 4 hurricane with 155 mile per hour winds, just under Category 5 status.

Hurricane Helene strikes Georgia, with Senator Summers commenting on the extensive damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta has stepped in to help feed families and children. Jury selection began Wednesday for Leilani Simon, the former Burke County resident accused of killing her toddler Quinton and discarding his body in a dumpster.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Tuesday that, starting at midnight Thursday and throughout the state of emergency, Georgia’s gas tax has been suspended.

The governor posted, "For as long as needed, we will work with those on the local level to ensure resources are available for those who need them."

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton. The order went into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 8. It has been predicted that Hurricane Milton may have severe impacts in areas of Georgia that could include flash flooding,