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State Of Georgia Warns Of Price Gouging, Scams Ahead Of Isaias
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Status
Confirmed by an official source
Independent sources
2
First seen
Oct 9, 2:02 PM EDT
updated Oct 9, 8:49 PM EDT
Topic
Local News
What Happened
Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, Georgia officials and the state attorney general warned residents to beware of price gouging, scams, and fraud, WSB-TV and WAGA reported.
Written by our system from the sources below (2), version 1, Oct 10, 12:57 AM EDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
- Hurricane Isaias: Beware of gouging, fraud, Georgia AG warns · WSB-TV (Channel 2 ABC)
- State of Georgia warns of price gouging, scams ahead of Isaias · WAGA (FOX 5 Atlanta)
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How It Unfolded
Official Confirmation
“High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 11:02AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA”
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
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Fulton County and its neighbours, as they are right now. The event is placed on the county; it is not drawn as a point.