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Tyler Perry Vows To Help Rebuild Dorian-Battered Bahamas

The Atlanta-based media mogul pledged his support to help the islands in the wake of deadly Hurricane Dorian.

Georgia Ranks 13th In Nation For K-12 Achievement

Georgia's K-12 Achievement score of 74.4 was also higher than the national average of 73, according to Education Week's report.

Georgia Sees 9 Traffic Fatalities Over Labor Day

In addition to the traffic crash investigations, 244 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 5,897 citations were issued.

Hurricane Dorian Puts More GA Counties Under State Of Emergency

More than 20 Georgia counties are under a state of emergency, as Hurricane Dorian's greatest threat to the state is Wednesday.

Southeast Offers 1,200+ Homes For Hurricane Dorian Evacuees

Airbnb's Open Homes Program offers free temporary housing for displaced residents and relief workers needed because of Hurricane Dorian.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Metro Animal Shelter Rescues Dorian-Displaced Cats
• Hurricane Dorian: List Of Shelters Open In Georgia

Across The United States

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• Walmart Responds To Calls To End Gun Sales
• Spells Are Real, School Says In ‘Harry Potter’ Ban
• Hurricane Dorian Now Threatens Georgia, Carolinas
• Boy Thrown At Mall Of America Returns Home