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Sick hiker rescued by air from Appalachian Trail in Georgia
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (227+ words) FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. " Emergency responders in north Georgia faced challenges in rescuing a sick hiker on the Appalachian Trail over the weekend. Fannin County Emergency Management Agency said the call came in at about 10:39 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. A 46-year-old man became…...
Georgia Power working to restore power from ice, downed trees
4+ week, 1+ day ago (264+ words) FULTON COUNTY, Ga. " Georgia Power utility crews worked Sunday to get the lights back on for customers sitting in the dark during the ice storm. Channel 2s Cory James reported on Channel 2 Action News at 6:00 p.m. that crews had been working for…...
Georgia National Guard heading out to assist emergency crews
4+ week, 1+ day ago (108+ words) TOCCOA, Ga. " The Georgia National Guard is preparing to assist emergency crews in northeast Georgia. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne joined a mixture of 54 people from the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard and the Georgia State Defense Force....
Power outages growing across north Georgia with icy conditions
4+ week, 2+ day ago (259+ words) ATLANTA " Tens of thousands of customers don't have power as a winter storm moves through north Georgia. Power outages will increase as the day goes on as ice from the storm accumulates. Georgia EMC reports at least 7,557 customers without power,…...
North Georgia public health facilities to close on Monday over winter weather
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (82+ words) The department said it is closing its facilities "to help ensure the safety of our staff and the communities we serve." ... North Georgia public health facilities to close on Monday over winter weather ATLANTA " The North Georgia Health District is…...
Georgia winter weather threat: The latest forecast data, how state is preparing
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (196+ words) Severe Weather Team 2is keeping you updated on the threat for a significant winter storm across north Georgia this weekend. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan received brand forecast data for Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV…...
Georgia lawmakers introduce bills to end tax exemptions for data centers early, if not entirely
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (288+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia legislative session is already off to a fast start and lawmakers from both main political parties are looking at data centers for new policies and regulations. Two bills introduced at the Georgia Legislative Session could end tax…...
Georgia tax rebate: Gov. Kemp announces $1 billion in refunds for taxpayers in 2025
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) ATLANTA " Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that he wants another round of tax rebates. While it still needs legislative approval, the rebate will probably happen and ultimately will save Georgia taxpayers over $1 billion. Kemp told Channel 2s Richard Elliot the rebates…...
Nonprofits secure loan to continue Head Start program operations in Georgia amid government shutdown
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) ATLANTA " In what the organizations call an unprecedent move to respond to the government shutdown, YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Sheltering Arms and Easter Seals of North Georgia worked together to secure an emergency loan to keep Head Start programs from…...
State warns residents to be ‘bear wise’ and secure trash in Georgia
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (235+ words) The state agency said trash, due to its nature as a "smelly, concentrated and dependable source of easy, high-calorie meals," is one of the main things that attracts bears in Georgia to homes and ... State warns residents to be "bear…...