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Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1

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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2025-05-31 22:16:21

SUMMARY: The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, with experts predicting a slightly more active season. Hurricanes form from small atmospheric disturbances fueled by warm tropical ocean waters of at least 80°F. This heat causes storms to develop from tropical depressions to named tropical storms when winds reach 39 mph. As winds strengthen to 74 mph, the storm becomes a hurricane, with categories from 1 to 5 based on wind speed and damage potential. Hurricanes weaken upon hitting land due to losing their warm water fuel. Preparation is essential as small ripples can escalate into powerful, destructive hurricanes.

Chief Meteorologist Chris Holcomb explains what causes the storms to form.

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Remaining mall shooting suspects face judge, youngest suspect makes public debut

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September 3, 2025

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www.wsav.com – Kaley Fedko – 2025-09-03 22:41:00

SUMMARY: In Savannah, Georgia, 20-year-old Aujawan Hymon and 16-year-old Dahmil Johnson, the final suspects in the Oglethorpe Mall shooting, appeared in court. Johnson made his first public court appearance, supported by his lawyer. Defense attorneys argued insufficient evidence links the shootout to Tina Smith’s death, attributed to heart complications during the chaos. They moved to dismiss felony murder charges, calling them an overreach, but Judge Crystal Harmon denied the motions, citing probable cause. The shooting reportedly began after a scuffle involving a gold chain. Both face felony murder, assault, and firearm charges, with additional weapons charges. The State aims to indict all six suspects by October 1.

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After more than 50 years, Augusta’s Villa Europa is closed

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September 3, 2025

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www.wjbf.com – D.V. Wise – 2025-09-03 06:35:00

SUMMARY: Augusta’s historic Villa Europa restaurant is temporarily closed due to financial and regulatory challenges, including obligations to the Department of Revenue and pandemic impacts. The Schaffer Neises family, who operated the German-Italian American eatery for over 50 years, expressed gratitude to patrons and hope for future investors to continue the legacy. While the restaurant remains closed, their food truck, Villa Wagen, will operate when possible, though its future is uncertain. The family will serve at the Germany tent at this year’s Arts in the Heart for the last time and is working on a cookbook to preserve Villa Europa’s recipes and stories.

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Richmond Hill votes to roll back millage rate

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September 2, 2025

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www.wsav.com – Christine Queally – 2025-09-02 22:39:00

SUMMARY: Richmond Hill City Council voted to roll back the millage rate from the proposed 4.132 to 3.981, avoiding a nearly 4% property tax increase. This decision followed several public hearings where residents expressed concerns about rising housing costs and the impact of higher property taxes on affordability. Critics questioned the city’s spending, citing funds tied up in unused land and city hall renovations amid infrastructure issues. Georgia law requires public hearings for maintaining or increasing millage rates. Mayor Russ Carpenter emphasized careful financial planning to balance taxpayer relief with maintaining essential city services.

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