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Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane HeleneDonald Trump is spreading falsehoods about the federal response to the deadly Hurricane Helene, despite claiming not to be politicizing the disaster.
Trump slams US response to Helene. His own disaster-response record is marked by politics
Read full article: Trump slams US response to Helene. His own disaster-response record is marked by politicsFormer President Donald Trump is criticizing the Biden administration’s response to widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, even as his supporters call for cuts to federal agencies that warn of weather disasters and deliver relief to hard-hit communities.
Trump visits Valdosta amid devastation from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Trump visits Valdosta amid devastation from Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene’s deadly devastation has scrambled the presidential candidates’ campaign plans, with Kamala Harris returning early from a campaign visit to Las Vegas to attend briefings and Donald Trump heading to Georgia to see the storm’s impact.
Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Trump makes false claims about federal response as he campaigns in area ravaged by Hurricane HeleneDonald Trump is spreading falsehoods about the federal response to the deadly Hurricane Helene, despite claiming not to be politicizing the disaster.
Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Gov. Kemp: Mother, 1-month-old twins among 17 killed in Georgia during Hurricane HeleneGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday morning said 11 people died, including a first responder, as Hurricane Helene hit the state late Thursday night.
JEA crews head north to help Georgia residents still without power after Hurricane Idalia
Read full article: JEA crews head north to help Georgia residents still without power after Hurricane IdaliaEvery JEA customer who lost power during the storm has had their electricity restored, and now local crews are headed to help people in South Georgia.
Live updates | Man killed by tree as Idalia rips through Georgia
Read full article: Live updates | Man killed by tree as Idalia rips through GeorgiaThe Florida county sheriff where Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm says so far there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries.
Driver whose car vaulted over tow truck in Georgia says: ‘I thought I was going to die’
Read full article: Driver whose car vaulted over tow truck in Georgia says: ‘I thought I was going to die’A woman whose car was captured on video vaulting into the air over a tow truck on a Georgia highway says she's recovering after two weeks in the hospital and several surgeries.
Valdosta man charged with DUI after semi crashes, overturns into northbound lanes of I-75 in Alachua County
Read full article: Valdosta man charged with DUI after semi crashes, overturns into northbound lanes of I-75 in Alachua CountyA 42-year-old Valdosta man was arrested and charged with drinking under the influence after a Saturday morning Alachua County crash that caused a semi to overturn and block multiple lanes on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man gets prison for illegally shipping turtles and snakes
Read full article: Florida man gets prison for illegally shipping turtles and snakesA Florida man who admitted that he illegally shipped turtles and venomous snakes from his home in south Georgia has been sentenced to serve nearly three years in prison.
Sheriff's review finds no foul play in teen's gym mat death
Read full article: Sheriff's review finds no foul play in teen's gym mat deathA Georgia sheriff has concluded there was no evidence of foul play in the 2013 death of a Georgia teenager whose body was found inside a rolled-up gym mat at his high school.
GHSA slaps Valdosta High football program with probation, fine after investigation
Read full article: GHSA slaps Valdosta High football program with probation, fine after investigationScandal-plagued high school football coach Rush Propst and the Valdosta program were slapped with a fine, banned from the playoffs and forced to forfeit seven wins from last year by the Georgia High School Association on Tuesday.
Don’t be fooled by Mother Nature a wild weather ride is on its way
Read full article: Don’t be fooled by Mother Nature a wild weather ride is on its wayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Thursday will start off much milder in the morning hours, you maybe surprised by the breezy, warm, with decreasing clouds during the day. But don’t be fooled by Mother Nature, as before midnight storms, maybe a severe one or two, will be from Valdosta to Waycross to Brunswick. Back in Jacksonville, Thursday evening temperatures will be in the 70s, even at night! AdSunday’s a tad better, waking up around 40° and breaking into the low 60s under partly cloudy skies. Next week looks MUCH more agreeable, with sunshine and mild temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Morning showers make way for a sunny afternoon
Read full article: Morning showers make way for a sunny afternoonThe slow moving cold front that we started tracking Saturday morning is finally sinking south through the Jacksonville area this morning. This leaves us with grey skies and a few showers to start off with. Once the front clears out our skies will open up around lunch time and it will be sunny, breezy, and cooler for the afternoon. Monday starts off in the chilly low 40s and only warms into the cool low 60s under mostly sunny skies. Tuesday and Wednesday will also be cooler and sunny, starting out around 40° and warming into the mid 60s.
Georgia governor again rejects lawmakers replacing electors
Read full article: Georgia governor again rejects lawmakers replacing electorsAccording to a tweet from the governor, Trump also asked him to order an audit of absentee ballots from the presidential race in his state. Trump on Sunday tweeted more unproved allegations that Georgia’s election was fraudulent, blaming Kemp and Duncan for inaction. Signature verification & call a Special Session. State lawmakers could call a special session on their own, but only if 60% of members in both houses of the General Assembly demanded a session in writing. “I don’t believe that there’s the will in the General Assembly for a special session,” Raffensperger said.
The Latest: Trump urges backers to 'take revenge' by voting
Read full article: The Latest: Trump urges backers to 'take revenge' by voting“Let them steal Georgia again, you’ll never be able to look yourself in the mirror,” Trump told rallygoers. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are trying to defeat Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, respectively, and keep the Senate under Republican control. ___8:40 p.m.President Donald Trump suggested at a big gathering on behalf of Republican senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue that he was reluctant to hold another campaign rally. “I shouldn’t do this for them,” Trump said “It costs too much money.”___8:15 p.m.President Donald Trump ripped Republican Gov. ___7:35 p.m.President Donald Trump kicked off his Saturday night rally in Georgia for Republican Sens.
Trump assails vote integrity while urging turnout in Georgia
Read full article: Trump assails vote integrity while urging turnout in Georgia“Let them steal Georgia again, you’ll never be able to look yourself in the mirror,” Trump told rallygoers. The Jan. 5 Senate runoffs in Georgia will determine the balance of power in Washington after Biden takes office. Democrats need a Georgia sweep to force a 50-50 Senate and position Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the tiebreaking vote. Trump pulled out a piece of paper and read a list of his electoral achievements, including falsely asserting he won Georgia and the White House. Hours before the event, Trump asked Georgia Gov.
Georgia governor travels state promoting 4 things to prevent spread of coronavirus
Read full article: Georgia governor travels state promoting 4 things to prevent spread of coronavirusBrian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp traveled across the state Friday reminding Georgians to be diligent in preventing the spread of coronavirus over the holiday weekend. I fully realize that Georgians are very tired and ready to move on from the pandemic. Speaking in Savannah -- one of the cities where Kemp used state authority to override local mask mandates -- he continued to urge mask use but opposes making it a requirement. Experts say anything above 5% is an indication of community spread. Kemp said Georgia State Patrol officers will enforce social distancing on Georgias beaches this weekend even though outdoor activities are safer than indoor gatherings.
Legal bills pass $800,000 in Georgia city-county fight
Read full article: Legal bills pass $800,000 in Georgia city-county fightVALDOSTA, Ga. - A south Georgia city and county have spent more than $800,000 on legal fees as they fight each other over who has rights to provide services in unincorporated areas. The Valdosta Daily Times totaled the legal spending in the three-year-long dispute between the city of Valdosta and Lowndes County using open records requests. Lowndes County wants the city to seek county approval before providing water and sewer to new businesses outside the city limits. "Annexation and delivery of services are two totally separate things," said Valdosta City Manager Mark Barber. Talks between the two sides have stalled, and Lowndes County unsuccessfully tried to sue the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for saying a 2008 agreement was out of date.
Georgia theme park offers free admission to Hurricane Dorian evacuees
Read full article: Georgia theme park offers free admission to Hurricane Dorian evacueesVALDOSTA, Georgia (CNN) - Florida hurricane evacuees in need of stress relief can visit a theme park in Georgia for free. Wild Adventures Theme Park, a water and animal park in Valdosta, invited families displaced by Hurricane Dorian to visit the park on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. It's not the first time the theme park has opened its doors to hurricane evacuees. Floyd said more than 100 hurricane evacuees visited the park on Saturday, and more are expected to visit in the coming days as the storm nears. Hurricane Dorian has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane.