Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has issued an emergency declaration for much of the state as Hurricane Michael barrels closer to a likely landfall in Florida.
Deal’s declaration on Tuesday covers 92 Georgia counties and makes all state resources available to local governments.
The National Weather Service said Tuesday that wind gusts as high as 60 mph will be possible across parts of central Georgia, with the strongest winds south of Columbus and Macon.
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