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Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias impacts
-News Release- Georgia Power is monitoring the development of Hurricane Isaias and preparing personnel and resources to respond to potential power outages over the weekend. Hurricane Isaias is currently expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the possibility of tornadoes to portions of Georgia Power's se...
3h ago
Friday afternoon weather update
-National Weather Service- Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall on the Central Gulf Coast later today, bringing a threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the region. Numerous instances of flash flooding are likely, some of which will be significant. Rainfall of 4-8" across southern Alabama, the Flo...
3h ago
AAA: Severe Storm System Expected This Weekend; Drivers Urged to Avoid Unnecessary Travel
-News Release- AAA is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel this weekend as heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, and possible tornadoes are expected across north Georgia. The greatest severe weather threat is forecast for Saturday. KEY TAKEAWAYS Severe weather is expected across north Georgia Friday evening t...
8h ago
Red Cross Has Safety Reminders as Hurricane Isaias Strengthens
-News Release- Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, has the potential to impact parts of Georgia with gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and urges anyone in the storm's path to get their households ready now. According to the National Weath...
8h ago
Arrest reports for October 8
-Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using someone else's name to sign a legal document A West Rome man was arrested at his Burnett Ferry Road home on Wednesday on a felony warrant charging him with identity theft fraud. According to the warrant and Floyd County Jail records: During a traffic stop on Garden Lakes...
Oct 8, 2026





