With hurricane Ida churning in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia residents should make preparations for possible severe weather. There are several simple steps you can take now to protect your property and ease the process if you have to file an insurance claim after the storm. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine offers some good reminders.

Bluffton emerged from nearly 8 inches of rain Friday.

Lightning storms and outdoor swim meets just don’t mesh. When the former shows up, the latter shuts down.

Check out photos of the impact that high tides are having along Highway 90.

Ken Davis of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency said Saturday that a nursing home in Richmond County had its roof destroyed, with patients being moved to hospitals in the area. He said there were no reports of injuries.

Viewer submitted photos from Tattnall County showing the flooding caused by the Altamaha River.

More southeast Georgia counties will close schools Friday.

NASA launches satellite into orbit that will improve weather forecasting.

A viewer sent in this picture of icicles in Gordonston this morning.

Morning fog could create driving hazards.  Use caution.

Most of the time, all we have to do to keep our cars running is routine maintenance.  But cold temperatures mean taking more precautions.