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Forsyth County launches wildfire relief drive for South Georgia families, first responders

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A metro Atlanta county is stepping up to support families and first responders impacted by the South Georgia wildfires. The Forsyth County Fire Department launched a disaster relief drive Tuesday, collecting essential supplies through May 10 at all county fire stations and the Public Safety Complex on Settingdown Road. Officials say donations are already coming in quickly. “We’ve been watching what’s happening in southeast Georgia with a heavy heart,” said Division Chief Jason Shivers. “Let’s fill this local food bank warehouse so we can get a tractor-trailer shipped to South Georgia very soon.”

Shivers emphasized the urgent need, noting many families have lost everything. “They’re not just displaced in most cases—they’ve lost their homes and all of their possessions,” he said.

Accepted items include:

Shelf-stable, non-perishable food

Toiletries Household items

Baby and pet supplies

Socks, underwear, blankets

Smoke relief items like N95/KN95 masks and saline spray

The Cumming Police Department is also collecting donations, with plans to transport a truckload of supplies to South Georgia on Thursday. In a statement, the department said it is “heartbroken” by the devastation and called on the community to help support both families and first responders working around the clock. Meanwhile, World Central Kitchen is providing meals from an emergency operations center at the Brantley County Airport. Officials say they are serving about 600 meals each morning to support crews working long shifts.

Source: Forsyth County launches wildfire relief drive for South Georgia families, first responders – CBS Atlanta

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State of Emergency declared as South Georgia wildfires force evacuations, send smoke into metro Atlanta

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Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday as fast-moving wildfires in South Georgia prompted evacuations, road closures, and burn bans across the state.  As part of the order, Kemp has directed the Georgia Forestry Commission and other agencies to mobilize resources to help with the response and prohibits any form of price gouging. The order comes as residents across metro Atlanta reported heavy smoke and a strong smell of burning. The smoke drifting north is tied to multiple active fires, including large blazes in Brantley and surrounding counties, according to the commission.

Officials said dry conditions and wind are pushing smoke across the region, at times reducing visibility and affecting air quality.  “With much of Georgia remaining in extreme drought conditions, wildfires have already surpassed the state’s 5-year average and continue to spread,” Kemp said. “My team and I are working closely with Georgia State Forester Johnny Sabo and his team, along with federal, state, and local officials, to ensure we are doing everything possible to combat the fires and provide assistance to affected communities. We are praying for the families who have lost their homes in these devastating conditions, as well as for the first responders working around the clock.” The State of Emergency will be in place for 30 days. Burn ban issued for 91 Georgia counties

Source: State of Emergency declared as South Georgia wildfires force evacuations, send smoke into metro Atlanta – CBS Atlanta

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America’s prettiest city overrun with homeless ‘drug zombies’ under nightmare woke mayor

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An idyllic city known for its historic buildings and Southern charm has been beset by homelessness and drug use under a Democratic mayor. Savannah, Georgia, has long been promoted as one of America’s prettiest cities, with more than 20 public squares framed by churches, town houses and other historic buildings covered in Spanish moss. But when Dennis Lennox, a travel reporter for the Christian Post, returned to the city last year, he said he found it overrun by homeless individuals who engaged in overt drug use.

‘Benches and bushes served as makeshift encampments,’ he wrote in a column on Sunday. ‘In several places, the smell of marijuana hung in the air.’ At Reynolds Square, where a bronze statue honors the founder of Methodism, Lennox said he saw obvious drug use. ‘People injected and smoked in broad daylight,’ he wrote. ‘The odor was unmistakable. There was no police presence.’ Similar scenes sprang up across the city, according to Lennox. ‘A leisurely stroll, particularly in the early morning, became an exercise in caution; watching where to step, skirting encampments and avoiding potential confrontation.’  

Source: America’s prettiest city overrun with homeless ‘drug zombies’ under nightmare woke mayor | Daily Mail Online

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3 tornadoes hit central Georgia, damaging homes and injuring two people

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Three tornadoes tore through parts of central Georgia early Thursday, damaging homes, toppling trees and leaving at least two people injured, according to the National Weather Service.

Source: 3 tornadoes hit central Georgia, damaging homes and injuring two people – CBS Atlanta

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Minnesota Dad self proclaims and thinks he’s the ‘voice of this generation’ of anti-ICE protesters then attacks a Turning Point USA journalist

This is radicalization at its finest. Just months before he was arrested for violently shoving a Turning Point USA reporter at an anti-ICE protest, Minnesota dad Chris Ostroushko spent his days like any stereotypical white, middle-aged American man: working in construction and watching football from his couch. Ostroushko had never thought to participate in any…

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FBI raids nearly two dozen Minnesota child care centers in fraud probe, including ‘Quality Learing Center’

The FBI raided 22 childcare centers in Minnesota Tuesday morning as part of a wide-ranging investigation of social services fraud. Unlike this past winter’s Operation Metro Surge, the raids were not focused on immigration enforcement, but reportedly on prominent businesses tied to the Somali-American community. “Today the FBI with federal, state and local law enforcement…

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1 killed in fuel truck fire, hazmat situation south of Denver

Firefighters in the Denver metro area rushed to a fuel truck fire and possible hazmat situation on Santa Fe Drive near Belleview early Monday morning. According to South Metro Fire Rescue, crews were alerted to the situation about 5:23 a.m. Around 3:30 p.m., investigators said that the driver of the fuel truck was found deceased…

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Meth worth $8.1 million found in shipment disguised as tiles at U.S. border

Authorities at the United States-Mexico border seized a shipment of suspected methamphetamine, which had an estimated street value of $8.1 million, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday. The shipment was disguised as tiles, the agency said. Border patrol officers found the narcotics inside a commercial tractor trailer that crossed the Pharr International Bridge…

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Loose turkey gives police runaround in Georgia

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Bodycam footage from officers in the US state of Georgia shows multiple attempts to remove the fowl and clear traffic.

Source: Watch: Loose turkey gives police runaround in Georgia

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‘Chonkers’ the large sea lion takes over the San Francisco Bay area

A gigantic 2,000lb Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become an unexpected local celebrity after taking up residence in the San Francisco Bay. The massive sea lion swam up to a dock on Pier 39 in San Francisco about a month ago and has remained in the area since, drawing attention from residents, visitors and…

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Late-season cold snap headed for Southeast Michigan to close out the week

Just as local gardeners were getting into the swing of spring, Mother Nature is ready to deliver a cold reminder that the growing season isn’t quite ready yet. After a relatively mild start to the week, a late-season cold snap is headed for Southeast Michigan, bringing the threat of frost and overnight sub-freezing temperatures that…

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A 13-year-old’s kidney was failing, then a stranger stepped in: “I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room”

When Elias Manolis started experiencing extreme fatigue early last year, his parents were alarmed, but not surprised.  The 13-year-old from Long Island, New York, had been born with ureterovesical junction obstruction, a rare congenital disease, where a blockage between the ureter and bladder causes urine to back up into the kidney. The condition can cause…

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Lyme disease cases in Michigan rise 168% over 5 years, health officials report

Lyme disease cases have increased by 168% in the past five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Annette Jackson of Hazel Park said she spent years searching for answers about her health. Jackson described repeated hospital visits where doctors could not identify the cause of her symptoms. “I went to…

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The Pigeon Mafia: International criminal networks are stealing high-priced pigeons

60 Minutes has reported on plenty of high-profile crimes before — but nothing like the “fowl play” involving the Columba livia domestica. That’s not some international crime syndicate. That’s the scientific name for pigeons, and they’re being stolen. We’re talking about elite racing pigeons. The finest compete at international events in which they are released…

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22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested on Sunday at the main international airport with a record 242 pounds of powerful cannabis, officials said. A Sri Lanka Customs spokesman said the group, returning home after a four-day vacation in the Thai capital, had Kush — a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis — hidden…

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