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Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency for all Georgia counties south of I-20 due to heavy rain, flooding

During a press conference on a coronavirus update, Gov. Kemp said he is declaring a state of emergency for all counties south of I-20.

MACON, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all Georgia counties south off I-20 on Thursday.

During a press conference on a coronavirus update, Kemp said he is announcing the state of emergency. 

"Due to inclement weather and severe flooding in those areas," Kemp said.

He said they're working with GEMA to make sure communities have the tools and resources they need. 

Heavy rains and flooding caused road closures and hazardous conditions in Central Georgia on Thursday.

Several counties have announced road closures and some school districts have canceled Friday classes.

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