Augusta, GA
Kemp extends state of emergency a month after Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Governor Brian Kemp renewed the state of emergency for Hurricane Helene in Georgia for a fourth time and a month later.
On Oct. 29 Kemp said the state of emergency for the hardest hit counties until Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11:59 p.m., unless otherwise renewed or terminated by executive order.
“After one of the most destructive storms our state has ever experienced, we know Georgians impacted by Hurricane Helene need every resource available as they recover. That’s why I have extended the existing State of Emergency for the hardest hit counties,” Kemp said.
On Oct. 16 Kemp had extended the state of emergency to Oct. 23.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state of emergency for counties hit hardest by the storm.
In the CSRA, those counties are Columbia, Emanuel, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington and Wilkes.
On Oct. 15, Kemp stated, “As Georgia communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene continue to rebuild, I want to assure them that we aren’t going anywhere until they recover fully. Our commitment remains unwavering, even if the news cycle has moved on. That is why I extended the State of Emergency today for counties in South and East Georgia as we continue to work with local partners on assisting.”
This will be fourth time Kemp has extended the emergency, after the original order was set to expire on Oct. 9 and then again on Oct. 16.
In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster announced on Oct. 10 that South Carolina’s state of emergency has been extended until Oct. 25.
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Grayson High School is on the road versus Cross Creek High School on Friday, Dec. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County deputies are seeking two 17‑year‑olds believed to be armed and dangerous after a theft.
Both teens are wanted in connection to an incident on the 3500 block of Primrose Drive on Tuesday.
One teen is wanted for questioning only, the other has active warrants through the sheriff’s office
Dominique Exilus, 17, is wanted for felony theft by taking in relation to the incident.
The subject wanted for questioning only is 17-year-old Ciara Simpson.
Authorities said both teens are believed to be in possession of multiple stolen firearms and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Exilus is described as about 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds and Simpson is described as 5-foot-9 and 145 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1085 or 706-821-1080.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta business gave away toys to kids in the community one night before Christmas Eve, despite not being able to open this holiday season.
Orange Hand Vintage gave away bikes and toys on Tuesday while helping to pay bills for some people in need.
Brandon Jackson, who is employed at Orange Hand Vintage, said the business went to Walmart to load up on more items.
“Then I went back to the list, and I scrolled through. And those that touched my heart are the ones that we ended up helping,” Jackson said. “We’re planning to still help some, depending on what it is that they’re asking for. We’re just trying to do as much as we can.”
The store is expecting to open in late January or early February.
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