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News Articles: severe weather

Fans leave Augusta National for a weather warning during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.

Big Hail, Heavy Rains Pelt Deep South As Storms Move In

Big hail and heavy rains pelted the Deep South early Wednesday, and schools and churches shut down as severe storms that forecasters said could spawn...

April 05, 2017
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By:
  • Kate Brumback,
  • Jay Reeves,
  • and 1 more
GPB News NPR

Strong Storms Kill 1, Damage Homes Across The South

Severe storms caused at least one death, damaged homes, downed trees and knocked out power as areas around the South were pounded with wind, rain and...

March 22, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press
The grandstand of a drag strip damaged by the storm that hit Adel and Cook County Georgia Saturday, Jan. 21.

Federal Aid Approved For Georgia After Latest Storm

Gov. Nathan Deal says the White House has approved federal aid for southwest Georgia residents recovering after deadly tornadoes and thunderstorms...

January 27, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press
One of two remaining walls in the home of the Bullard family, vegetable and row crop farmers just south of Adel, Ga.

South Georgia Town Responds To Storm Damage

Across the Deep South, people are picking up the pieces after a weekend of violent storms and tornadoes. Twenty people were killed this weekend, seven...

January 25, 2017
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Caption/Description: First Assembly Church of God in Adel was the hub for storm relief activity as people made homeless by the weekend's storm looked for clothes, food and shelter.

How To Help South Georgia Storm Victims

Relief efforts are underway for those affected by the storms that rolled through Southwest Georgia last weekend. The American Red Cross is operating...

January 24, 2017
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt and
  • GPB Originals Staff

Governor Deal Expands Emergency Declaration After South Georgia Storms

Governor Nathan Deal has expanded his state of emergency declaration to nine additional counties in south Georgia in the wake of the strong...

January 23, 2017
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
People stop to take a photo of a gas station damaged by an apparent tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Albany, Ga.

19 Die Amid Apparent Winter Tornadoes, Other Storms In South

Chuck Stafford was watching the Atlanta Falcons rout the Green Bay Packers for the NFC title Sunday afternoon in the mobile home park in Albany where he...

January 23, 2017
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By:
  • Jay Reeves,
  • Brendan Farrington,
  • and 1 more
Jenny Bullard carries a pair of boots from her home that was damaged by a tornado, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Adel, Ga.

Severe Weather Continues Across Georgia; Multiple Deaths, Injuries Reported

UPDATE 4:10 p.m. Emergency officials say the death toll in Georgia has risen to 12 people killed as violent storms tear across the region. The Georgia...

January 22, 2017
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By:
  • Bradley George and
  • Associated Press

Deal Declares State Of Emergency For Seven South Central Georgia Counties

Severe weather impacts Atkinson, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Lowndes and Thomas. Following the recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and...

January 22, 2017
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