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Athens-Clarke County
Hurricane Florence Evacuees Can Find Shelter Just Outside Athens
Hurricane evacuees are finding shelter just outside of Athens. Fort Yargo State Park is one of many state parks accepting evacuees and their pets. Julia Autry, the park manager, said they are expecting evacuees to begin arriving as the hurricane heads closer to land. Explore Georgia, which promotes tourism, tweeted Tuesday that…
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Athens-Clarke County
Irma Evacuated Cats Need Your Help
By: Grace Holland Athens hotels weren’t the only place filled with Hurricane Irma evacuees. Athens Humane Society flew in 40 cats from Florida shelters just before Irma hit. Most of the cats have found foster homes but none have been permanently adopted yet. The shelter offered to take in dogs…
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Northeast Georgia News
Grady Newsource Finds Homes for Evacuees with Hurricane Irma Switchboard
The Hurricane Irma switchboard is a clearing house of sorts where Newsource staff match homeowners willing to help with evacuees who need a place to stay.
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Northeast Georgia News
How Hurricane Matthew Compares to Recent Hurricanes
Governor Nathan Deal ordered an evacuation of six coastal counties this morning in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew’s landfall. According to the National Hurricane Center, the latest update says Matthew has sustained maximum wind speeds of 140 miles per hour, making it a Category 4 hurricane. This would be the first…