LIVE UPDATES: Trees fall, roads flood in metro Atlanta as Helene strengthens in Gulf

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Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it moves toward the southeastern United States, particularly affecting Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Residents of metro Atlanta are preparing for significant rainfall, which raises concerns about flooding and power outages. The National Weather Service has issued warnings, and local authorities are emphasizing safety measures for residents. In a separate but equally alarming event, an incident report regarding the shooting at Apalachee High School has been made public. The report details the swift actions of law enforcement as they apprehended the suspected shooter, 14-year-old Colt Gray, following frantic calls from parents and school staff.

This incident has heightened community anxieties about safety in schools, especially amid a backdrop of severe weather conditions. The article serves to inform the public about both the impending natural disaster and the critical situation related to school safety. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared for both challenges.

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