SUMMARY: Gas prices in Georgia dropped by 23 cents to an average of $2.74 per gallon following Governor Brian Kemp’s statewide gas price moratorium. This reduction is significant compared to prices in neighboring states, where drops were minimal. The gas tax is 32 cents per gallon, and relief may continue as OPEC+ plans to increase production in December, which could further lower prices. The suspension of the gas tax will remain in effect until the state of emergency concludes. In Georgia, the lowest prices are found in northwest cities, while the highest are in Savannah and Valdosta. Nationally, the average stands at $3.17.

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SUMMARY: A dry front will bring cooler air, but attention is on Hurricane Milton, a Category 2 storm in the Gulf with winds of 100 mph, moving east-southeast. It is forecasted to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane, possibly making landfall just south of Tampa on Wednesday as a major Category 3 hurricane. While this storm may affect southern Florida, Atlanta is likely to remain unaffected. Meanwhile, Hurricane Leslie is a Category 1 storm with winds of 90 mph, moving northwest and expected to weaken as it drifts out to sea, presenting no threats other than to sailors.

11Alive Meteorologist Chesley McNeil provides a breakdown.

Milton strengthened to a category 2 hurricane this morning. It’s forecast to continue to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico over the next couple of days.

Milton will be fueled by the warm water of the Gulf which is in part why rapid strengthening will continue. It is forecast to become a major category 4 hurricane as it nears the Florida Gulf coast by Wednesday.

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SUMMARY: Residents in Rockdale County are grappling with hazardous chemicals found in their backyards, a week after a fire at a nearby biolab chemical plant. Following the incident, a large plume of black smoke raised concerns about air quality, and residents like Kathy Breedlove discovered chunks of an unknown black substance on their property. They were advised not to touch the debris, which the EPA has yet to test. A biolab spokesperson assured residents that cleanup efforts are underway for both public areas and private properties, while a local office is being established to address community concerns.

Rockdale County BioLab fire update: Residents who live near the Rockdale County BioLab that caught fire say they’re finding black chunks of unknown substance in their yards. Officials have told them it’s hazardous and not to touch it, but one resident says no one has come by to remove it from her land.

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