Governor Expands State of Emergency to Include All 159 Counties

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding from Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration to include an additional 65 counties. The state of emergency now includes all 159 counties in Georgia. State government will be closed Monday and Tuesday for all employees except essential personnel.
 
To read the executive order click here.