• UPDATES: Gov. Kemp says Georgia is prepared for Hurricane Isaias,Atlanta First News staff

    UPDATES: Gov. Kemp says Georgia is prepared for Hurricane Isaias

    ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, became a Category 3 storm on Friday morning, with wind speeds up to 120 mph. On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency to help free up resources to address the storm. Gov. Kemp gave an up

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  • Georgia could be on ’dirty side’ of Hurricane Isaias as the state prepares for impacts,Abby Kousouris

    Georgia could be on ’dirty side’ of Hurricane Isaias as the state prepares for impacts

    ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia officials were preparing for potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias on Thursday after Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency.The state is preparing for damaging winds, heavy rain, possible tornadoes and power outages. Officials warned tha

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  • Beaufort Co. School District launches girls flag football pilot program; receive donation from Carolina Panthers,Aaron  Dixon

    Beaufort Co. School District launches girls flag football pilot program; receive donation from Carolina Panthers

    BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - More than 100 girls are making history on the football field as Beaufort County’s six high schools launch girls flag football teams for a pilot season.The season officially kicked off Wednesday at May River High School, where teams played the second slate of games. The

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