Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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Recovery Ongoing Year After Helene

Georgia is still quietly recovering a year after brutal inland damage caused by Hurricane Helene, a top University of Georgia meteorologist says.

Marshall Shepherd, director of the school's atmospheric science program, wrote an article titled Hurricane Helene and the Overlooked Georgia Story, published in Forbes.

"Georgia experienced Helene's longest consecutive track footprint, and the state took a beating because of it," he writes, adding the impact was somewhat overshadowed by other states' losses.

Georgia incurred more than $5.5 billion in estimated damages to farms, forests, utilities, and buildings from the late September storm—and residents say the scars remain.

Rural communities are still clearing debris from some areas, with one 97-year-old Wheeler County man noting he's struggling to clear the last of the fallen timber from his land.

Kemp's Trip to Include South Korea Stop

Gov. Brian Kemp will visit South Korea and Japan this fall, a trip planned before the immigration raid at Hyundai's battery plant near Savannah.

State lawmakers voiced optimism that the trip will result in continued strong trade between Georgia and South Korea, Hyundai's home country and one of the state's top trade partners.

The visit is Kemp's third to South Korea during his term and will include meetings with officials from Hyundai and LG.

A Hyundai executive said last week the company will go forward with its major expansion in Georgia and the U.S., saying the immigration raid "doesn't change our plans."

Secretary of State Race Draws Another Entrant

The 2026 race for Georgia Secretary of State continues to attract candidates, with former Fulton County judge Penny Brown Reynolds the latest to launch a campaign.

Reynolds joins Adrian Consonery Jr. in vying for the Democratic nomination.

The Republican field includes businessman Kelvin King, state Rep. Tim Fleming, and Gabriel Sterling, a former executive in the secretary of state's office.

The current secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, is running for governor.

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➤ Alpharetta: Jason Dickerson received a congratulatory telephone call from President Trump after the Republican businessman defeated Democratic candidate Debra Shigley by a wide margin in Tuesday's runoff election for a state Senate seat. (More)

➤ Bulloch County: Chris Eldridge will begin his tenure as county manager on Oct. 6, listing growth-related challenges as key concerns. (More)

➤ Towns County: Gov. Brian Kemp ordered an investigation into Sheriff Kenneth Henderson over unspecified misconduct allegations, with findings expected within 30 days. (More)

➤ Atlanta: A Delta flight from Atlanta to Sacramento returned shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue. No injuries were reported among the 158 on board. (More)

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➤ Georgia football's three permanent SEC opponents were announced: Florida, Auburn, and South Carolina. The Bulldogs will play each school each year for the next four years. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons fired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard following the team's offensive struggles. Passing game coordinator T.J. Yates will take over Hilliard's duties. (More)

➤ Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon won the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year award for 2025, the first player in the franchise's history to win the honor. (More)

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➤ The Georgia Peanut Tour gave industry leaders a hands-on look at South Georgia's peanut production, processing, and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. (More)

➤ The average gas price in Georgia rose slightly to $2.90, up 1 cent from a week ago, as prices remain mostly steady nationally while West Coast drivers face sharp increases. (More)

➤ Amtrak and the Atlanta Regional Commission proposed building a new downtown train station to replace the Brookwood station in Midtown, aiming for improved accessibility and MARTA access. (More)

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➤ Georgia drivers rank ninth nationally for deer collisions, with most animal-related crashes occurring from October to December, according to a State Farm study. (More)

➤ The state Department of Natural Resources is accepting proposals for 2026 Wildlife Viewing Grants, offering up to $5,000 per project. (More)

➤ Sea Island topped a list of areas with the priciest homes in Georgia, with a typical home value of $4.1 million. (See list)

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