Events and flights canceled, clinics closed as Georgia faces Hurricane Helene

A tarp covers the infield as rain comes down at Truist Park after the baseball game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves as postponed, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

This story was updated on Friday, Sept. 27 at 11:16 a.m.

Flights to and from Atlanta and major events around the metro area have been canceled and clinics have shuttered their doors as Hurricane Helene begins its exit from Georgia on Friday.

Much of metro Atlanta was under a flash flood emergency on Friday morning. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Tuesday.