Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of severe and potentially damaging weather expected to hit the state overnight Saturday into Sunday.

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

Georgia is under a State of Emergency as officials warn of overnight tornadoes, strong winds, and large hail. Residents are urged to prepare now.

Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency across Georgia ahead of severe storms moving in late Saturday night and overnight Sunday. The state of emergency went into effect at Noon on Saturday and runs until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday night.

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 has declared a statewide State of Emergency in preparation for the severe and potentially damaging weather front moving into Georgia late this evening and early tomorrow morning. The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC)