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News Articles: Hurricane Michael

Residents in Albany and Bainbridge, in southwest Georgia, may not have electricity this weekend after Hurricane Michael.

Southwest Georgia Counties May Not Have Power Through Weekend

More than 200,000 utility customers remain without power after Hurricane Michael. Most of these residents are in the southwestern part of the state....

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Josephine Bennett
The St. Marks River overflows into the city of St. Marks, Fla., ahead of Hurricane Michael, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane center says Michael will be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle.

Bracing For Hurricane Michael's Landfall In Georgia

Hurricane Michael makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday. The hurricane is expected to later hit Southwest and Central Georgia, according to the...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
State of emergency extended in Georgia.

Governor Extends State of Emergency Post Hurricane Michael

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has extended the state of emergency he declared as Hurricane Michael made its way toward the state. Deal first announced...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby

Post Michael, Georgia Pecan Farmers Take Stock

It could take years for some of Georgia's pecan crops to recover after Hurricane Michael tore through the southwest part of the state on Wednesday. Tim...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Cat 3 Hurricane Michael Arrives In SW Georgia

Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 early Wednesday afternoon and moved into southwest Georgia as a Category 3 storm, officials...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • GPB Staff
Chickens stand around in a farm house.

Chicken Farmers Suffer After Hurricane Michael Rips Through State

Some of Georgia's cotton and pecan farmers had their worst fears realized after Hurricane Michael tore through the southwestern part of the state. The...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

With Power Out Watch For Boil Water Advisories

Utility companies estimate as many as a quarter-million Georgians were without power Friday morning, and the lights won't be back on in some places...

October 12, 2018
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
A tree rests on a home and car in Bainbridge as a result of Hurricane Michael.

South Georgians Share Stories Of Fear As Michael Moved Through State

South Georgia residents are recounting the fear of having to ride out Hurricane Michael as the powerful storm made its way across the state. Nicole...

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Trees damaged homes in Macon as Hurricane Michael blew through.

Hurricane Michael Spawns Tornado In Middle Georgia

Central Georgia continues to clean up following Hurricane Michael. Damage was widespread and hit some communities harder than others. GPB’s Josephine...

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Josephine Bennett
Trees damaged homes in Macon as Hurricane Michael blew through.

Some Middle Georgians Surprised By Impact Of Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael damaged parts of Middle Georgia. Thor Ott lives in McRae, about 80 miles southeast of Macon. He grew up in Florida, where hurricanes...

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • tfaust
People line up outside a Home Depot for a new supply of generators and plywood in advance of Hurricane Florence in Wilmington, N.C., on Sept. 12, 2018.

Experts Warn Of Gas-Powered Generator Dangers

The destruction from what was Hurricane Michael left thousands of people in Georgia without power, officials said Thursday. But as some take solace in...

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Gov. Deal speaks at the State Capitol about efforts for hurricane cleanup.

Georgia State Officials Move Into Recovery Mode After Hurricane Michael

Thursday morning was the first chance for Georgians to assess the damage done after Hurricane Michael made its way through the state Wednesday evening.

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

GPB Midday Headlines For Thursday October 11, 2018

One Death Attributed To Hurricane Michael In Georgia Georgia's Agriculture Industry Hit Hard President Trump Likely To Visit Storm Damaged Areas Next Week.

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
Vice President Mike Pence at a 2017 campaign fundraiser for Karen Handel. Pence has had to cancled two fundraisers for Brian Kemp due to strong storms.

Mike Pence Postpones Georgia Campaign Trip Due to Storm

Vice President Mike Pence has canceled a planned trip to Atlanta to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp. According to the VP's...

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Michael is now a tropical storm near the Georgia/South Carolina border.  Strong winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes are expected across portions of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina today.

Hurricane Michael Claims First Victim in Georgia

Officials in Seminole County say what is now Tropical Storm Michael is responsible for the death of an 11-year-old girl.

October 11, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Taylor Gantt
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