SUMMARY: Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina visited the devastated town of Canton, west of Asheville, to assess the damage from Hurricane Helen, which has resulted in over 200 fatalities across multiple states. During his visit, he emphasized the need for an unprecedented response to the catastrophic storm, alongside FEMA Administrator Dean Chriswell. They highlighted ongoing relief and recovery efforts involving federal, state, local agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Cooper reassured communities that resources and assistance would be provided to those impacted as they work together to address the extensive destruction caused by the hurricane.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper surveyed the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The governor was in the hard-hit town of …

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SUMMARY: A 16-year-old is facing charges for a fatal crash in Gwinnett County that occurred this morning at the intersection of Sugarloaf Parkway and Villa Ridge Parkway. The driver reportedly collided with another vehicle while attempting to turn left onto Villa Ridge. The teen has been charged with failure to yield while turning left and second-degree homicide by vehicle.

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SUMMARY: Georgia has an $8.8 billion surplus, translating to $2,400 per taxpayer, as reported by Truth in Accounting. With revenues exceeding expenses, the state had $53.7 billion to cover $44.9 billion in bills for 2023. Key factors include increased federal education grants and investment income, alongside a reduction in net pension liabilities due to better investment returns. However, Georgia faces $11 billion in unfunded pension benefits and $3.1 billion in retiree health care liabilities. Ranked 19th among states, Georgia received a “B” rating, while North Dakota and Alaska topped the list, and Connecticut had the highest taxpayer burden.

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