(GA. NEWS NETWORK)
*The state patrol is confirming the death of an infant in a police chase in DeKalb County. A trooper was pursuing a driver for reportedly weaving in and out of traffic at more than 100-miles-an-hour on I-20 Saturday night. The driver lost control around the Wesley Chapel Road exit, causing a ten-car crash. He was killed as was a seven-month-old was killed. Two other infants were injured.
*Greene County firefighters are looking for the cause of a blaze that destroyed a Lake Oconee clubhouse. Flames had already engulfed The Landing at Reynolds Lake Oconee early Saturday night. Crews were able to keep the blaze from spreading to other areas despite gusty winds. Staff and patrons were able to evacuate without any injuries.
*Debris clean-up is underway in different parts of the state due to the remnants of Isaias. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Screven County near Savannah on Saturday, while trees downed power lines across the state in north Georgia. The Trump administration already declared federal assistance for more than 70 counties. Thousands were without power over the weekend, but most has been restored this morning.
*Meanwhile, Attorney General Chris Carr warns Georgians of price gouging and scams in the aftermath of the storm. Long before the hurricane swept through the state, Gov. Kemp issued an “Executive Order for Petroleum Supply Disruptions” on September 29, invoking the Price Gouging Statute. And while the State of Emergency he declared last week remains in effect, businesses cannot raise prices beyond their previous rates unless costs increase. Violators may face fines from $2,000 to $15,000 per violation, with the ban lasting until October 15 unless the governor extends it.
*Over 1,000 registered voters in Athens-Clarke County will receive a second absentee ballot due to a mailing list error that duplicated addresses. Officials that each ballot is linked to a specific voter and only one will be accepted. Affected voters are being notified and advised shredding or returning the extra ballot.