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As a hurricane approaches Florida's Gulf coast, tropical storm warnings were issued on the Atlantic coast as far north as Savannah.

A state judge has dismissed a motion that sought to force Governor Brian Kemp to investigate three State Election Board members.

State environmental officials have approved permits for wells to send water to the Hyundai plant now producing electric vehicles.

The National Weather Service says Coastal Georgia could see impacts like high wind and storm surge from Hurricane Milton even far from the current projected path of the storm. Many Florida residents have evacuated to elsewhere in Georgia. And meanwhile, the emotional toll from Helene is weighing on many, including in Valdosta, where the state has set up resources to connect people with mental health services.

The head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is advising Florida hurricane evacuees to avoid areas hit by Helene.

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is speaking out against misinformation about the agency's response.

The emotional toll from Helene is weighing on many. The state has set up resources in Valdosta to address mental health needs.