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WATCH: Meteorologist from NJ saves woman from rising water in hurricane
FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was reporting live from Georgia during Hurricane Helene. During his live report, he heard a woman crying for help from a stranded car. In the video, you can hear the woman crying out for help. He assures her that help is on the way as he calls 9-1-1. As he continues to talk through the report the water continues to rise. Her cries become more intense as she is clearly unable to extract herself from the vehicle.
One hurricane over, another possible: Disaster relief becomes political football
As those hit by Hurricane Helene struggle to recover and brace themselves for a possible sequel , Coastal Georgia lawmakers and officials have set aside hyperpartisanship to help constituents — even as the presidential nominees of their parties seek to frame the disaster to their advantage.
Maria Guerra-Stoll becomes first Latina on Georgia Film Commission
Maria Guerra-Stoll has become the first Latina appointed to the Governor’s Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Advisory Commission. According to a press release, Guerra-Stoll was sworn in on Sept. 30 at a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. Guerra-Stoll – a native of Caracas, Venezuela – is also the president and CEO of PAM Studios and […] The post Maria Guerra-Stoll becomes first Latina on Georgia Film Commission appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Help for Hurricane Helene victims living in western North Carolina and Georgia
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many residents across the Southeast are grappling with extended power outages that have left food preservation in jeopardy as well as trying to find area-specific support. To assist those affected, Blavity has reported the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated a substantial grant of $10 million, providing eligible households with the opportunity to receive financial aid. People have also compiled on-the-ground resources for western North Carolina.
Taxpayer dollars at work: Continuing to help Georgia after Hurricane Helene
Note: In this recurring digital news series, GPB follows your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia each week. Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. For...
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