The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency for Georgia to address health impacts from Hurricane Helene. “We will do all we c

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Friday afternoon declared a state of emergency in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a storm that hammered the state of Georgia. The state of emergency allows Atlanta officials to tap federal and state resources to address damage caused by Helene.

Georgia leaders are preparing for the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. WJBF Meteorologists say this storm is now a category 1 hurricane.. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency Tuesday and is prepared to deploy 500 National Guard troops to heavily affected areas.