Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of the severe and potential damaging weather expected to hit the state overnight on Saturday into Sunday. The order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts.

Gov. Brian Kemp issued an emergency declaration ahead of the severe weather expected to begin hitting the state Saturday night.

On Saturday, the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, declared a State of Emergency due to a significant severe weather event that is making its way into the area late Saturday night through Sunday morning.