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Northeast Georgia News
Nathan Deal Executive Order Freezes Gas Prices
Governor Nathan Deal signed an executive order this morning preventing gas stations from significantly increasing fuel prices across the state. Deal’s order prohibits price gauging by Georgia gas stations, which activates an already existing law preventing price gauging during a state of emergency. This latest executive order by…
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Northeast Georgia News
Governor Deal Declares State of Emergency for South Georgia
Governor Nathan Deal issued a state of emergency for several counties in south Georgia in response to the incoming tropical storm Hermine. Georgia’s Emergency Operation Command recommended the state of emergency. It will be in effect starting at noon on September 1 and ending at midnight on September 3. Governor…
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Athens-Clarke County
People Packing Grocery Stores in Athens
Reporters Lauren Pinion and Charlette Hall went to the Kroger off Baxter to see how people were preparing for the winter weather.