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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella

Jeremiah Smith is doing things an Ohio State freshman has never done, even if he didn’t expect it

One of the consistently most impressive things about Jeremiah Smith – at least off the football field – is his humility.

Whenever he has a chance to praise himself, he turns to his teammates and coaches. It’s a tired cliché, but he kept his head down and worked every step of the way. There’s a reason he was the first freshman named an Iron Buckeye by Ohio State’s strength and conditioning team.

That humility resurfaced when someone asked Smith what he saw on a Will Howard interception against Marshall, a pass intended for Smith deep down the right sideline. He didn’t say anything about the throw – just that he lined up in the wrong position.

“That was my fault,” Smith said. “My gap was too big.”

Another way his humility is expressed? Smith came to Columbus with no expectations of his role. This is despite the fact that he is the top overall recruit in the 2024 class and is considered one of the best receiver prospects to ever come out of high school.

Driven by a fantastic work ethic, Smith is on his way to a freshman season unlike any Ohio State has ever experienced. But he didn’t think he’d be an instant star.

“Not at all,” Smith said. “This is Ohio State. With all the receivers who have been here and who were here before I arrived, I didn’t have the slightest expectation of taking on the role that I have now. That’s why I thank God deeply that I can be in this position right now.”

In three games in which he was subbed off at the end of the third quarter, Smith has already recorded 14 receptions for 281 yards and four touchdowns. At his current pace, he would break the Ohio State University freshman receptions record with six more games, the yards record with four more games, and the touchdown record with three more games. All three of those records were set in Cris Carter’s freshman season in 1984, when the future Pro Football Hall of Famer had 41 receptions for 648 yards and eight touchdowns.

Smith is the first freshman in school history to amass 200 receiving yards in his first two career games. He is the only first-year senior to catch a touchdown pass in each of his first three career games.

“I think the first thing is they get here in the middle of the year,” Day said Wednesday of what makes a freshman ready to contribute early. “It was really hard for guys not here in January to make an impression, that’s just the truth. I think the second thing is that they are physically mature and then mentally and emotionally mature to be able to handle the speed of the game and adapt to it quickly. You have to bring it with you to every game. Sometimes in high school you can switch off and unwind for a bit, play a few games. You can’t do that in college, you certainly can’t do that here.”

Smith starred in South Florida’s wide receiver factory, honing his craft throughout the year in camps and on 7-on-7 teams like the South Florida Express, a squad that also included Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss before their careers in the Ohio State played. Smith had plenty of nuance in his running, body control, ball skills and other technical components of positional play.

For his first career touchdown, he made a wonderful play on a back-shoulder ball, a 16-yard grab off the arm of Will Howard. Smith tracks the ball perfectly, turns in the blink of an eye to catch it cleanly, and takes two steps into the turf before it falls out of bounds.

That was…

Ohio State’s first touchdown of the 2024 season
Will Howard’s first touchdown for Ohio State
Jeremiah Smith’s first touchdown for Ohio Statepic.twitter.com/2dMO2iF2MV

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 31, 2024

At times, though, it looked natural for Smith. Like a Formula 1 car racing past a worn-out Volkswagen Beetle.

JEREMIAH SMITH HAS THE JETS FOR THE TD @ohiostatefb pic.twitter.com/TQ73HEfor6

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 8, 2024

And yet none of this has gone to Smith’s head.

“I still feel like I’m a normal freshman,” Smith said. “A lot of people say that’s not the case, but the role I took on was a blessing. I can’t say it’s on me, it’s on God and the coaches trusting me to put a freshman on the floor and just go out there and make plays and do what I do.”

The hardest part of Smith’s transition to college was learning the Ohio State program. He took advice from the more experienced players in his room and receivers coach Brian Hartline about where to go and what to do.

“I would say the playbook, just because you have different formations, there’s a lot of stuff in there,” Smith said. “Coming out of high school, one of the biggest things was just learning the playbook a little bit. But Coach Hartline, Emeka (Egbuka), Carnell, really the whole receiver group just helped me a lot.”

The quick start to Smith’s career seems surreal. This also applies to the trust that coaches and teammates have placed in him. Howard was quoted after Ohio State’s 49-14 win over the Thundering Herd as saying that he makes a go-ball shot from the press man on fourth down “every day of the week” – even after the aforementioned interception.

“He tells me every day that if you’re on your own, I’ll go to you, one on one,” Smith said. “No matter who’s on top of you, it doesn’t matter. I vomit it.”

Coaches showed similar confidence in Smith after he dropped his first career target on a pass on the screen that looked like it could have led to a long touchdown. He stayed in the game, came out on the next drive and scored on three possessions, the first two for third-down conversions and the last for the aforementioned 16-yard score.

“He tells me every day that I will go to you if you are alone insured, one on one. No matter who is on you, it doesn’t matter. I vomit it.”– Jeremiah Smith on Will Howard’s trust in him

This week, Smith is back to work and preparing for Michigan State. He knows that there are much tougher matches ahead of him. But he has the talent, skills and mentality to continue to do things no Buckeye rookie has done before.

“They’re a much better team than the last three teams we played,” Smith said. “I’ve heard they’re a better team because Ohio State has played them the last few years we’ve played. That’s what Coach Day said. It’s going to be a good game. We just have to go in there and be Ohio State.”

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella

The urgent need for roof repairs

Schools in the Clinton system are facing a roofing need that administrators say is getting worse and more costly. Total repair costs are currently estimated at over $11 million.

That was the message John Lowe, executive director of technology and support services for Clinton City Schools, delivered to the Clinton City School Board last week.

Both the city and county school systems have had roofing issues for some time, and Lowe said the estimated cost for four of the five Clinton City schools for total roof repairs is about $11,299,600 supplied.

“Going back to the (state) Needs Based Capital Fund, that window opened Aug. 1 and the filing deadline was Sept. 13,” Lowe said. “We met that deadline and I filled out 14 different applications that Dr. (Linda) Brunson was able to sign together with our district representatives. These applications allocate over $6 million for roofing and I included approximately $2.5 million for HVAC needs.

“There is no guarantee that we will receive funding, but in 2021-22 I received almost $900,000, so we can hope for some support from the state in this area,” he continued prices change.”

The $11 million estimate accounts for every school in need, except the newer Clinton High. Among those numbers were cases, Lowe said, that he considered high priority based on their current condition.

“I needed those estimates to support the grant,” Lowe explained. “So you can see some of the updated numbers as well as places that are high priority for me right now. This is Building 300 at LC Kerr, where multiple leaks have occurred in four of the six classrooms. The next equally high priorities are Sampson Middle, both the academic wing and the gymnasium, and then there is the Sunset Avenue wall.

“That wall, I mean, I don’t sleep on it because we have that dividing brick facade,” Lowe confirmed. “If action is not taken, the brick facade above office wing 800 will eventually fall away, from the upper part to the lower part. We have to deal with it.”

The wall project alone, Lowe said, is estimated to cost about $280,000, money he noted is included in his capital expenditure plan. Although there are plans to make the repairs, Lowe said more help is needed.

“My capital expenditure plan for this school year is to bid and rehabilitate that wall, but we’re going to need some assistance from the Needs Base Public School Capital Funds or an infusion of some (money) from the County Commissioners Fund Balance will help us do that because it will be an expensive project,” emphasized Lowe.

The director also explained in detail how the contractors should repair the wall and when funds will be available for the project.

“The recommendation is to take the brick façade off, replace the windows and install vertical metal roof panels as we are getting water through the current brick façade,” he said. “We made every possible attempt to patch it; We replaced the edging on the bottom and coated the wall with a water repellent to try to contain the problem, but we are now at the point where we have no more paving.”

The Sunset wall isn’t the only place Lowe said she’s at her patch limit.

“We’re also running out of pavers for the 300 Hall at LC Kerr,” he said. “As you know, we keep going back up there and covering the shingles even more and now it looks like a patchwork quilt, but then new leaks keep popping up elsewhere. That’s why I’m sharing these estimates to show where we stand in terms of our roofing needs. This really helped me prepare our applications for the Needs Based Public Schools Capital Funds Grant.”

Regarding the scope of the total roofing needs, Lowe’s provided estimates detailing the estimated 2024 construction costs and the 2024 consulting fee, which were equal to the total cost of the project.

• Butler Avenue – (Building 300) construction $243,000, consulting $19,000; a total of $262,000

• LC Kerr – (gym wall) construction $27,000, consulting $4,000; total $31,000; (300 buildings) $148,500, $12,000; total $160,500; (Building 01.15-Kimbrough Road, end of 200 Hall) $196,500, $16,000; a total of $212,500.

• Sunset Avenue – (Elevation Wall) construction $259,000, consulting $21,000; total $280,000; (Triangular building on Kerr Street side) $636,000, $51,000; a total of $687,000; (Auditorium) $315,000, $25,000; a total of $340,000; (700 Hall at Finch Street) $423,000, $33,800; total $456,800; (Combined Auditorium and Finch Street Hall – not charged as a whole) $738,000, $58,800; a total of $796,800.

• Sampson Middle – (Total area of Sampson Middle – not calculated as a whole) Construction $3,720,000, Consulting $335,000; total $4,055,000; (Academic Wing) Construction $2,025,000, Consulting $162,000; a total of $2,187,000; (Gym Wing) $1,695,000, $136,000; totaling $1,831,000.

Based on these figures, the estimated total construction cost is $10,426,000 with consulting fees at $873,600 for a total cost of $11,299,600. While it is a steep hill to overcome, and while plans are underway to address the worst problems, he stressed that urgent help from other sources continues to be needed.

“There is some good news on LC Kerr, as I mentioned, such as our 2021-22 needs-based funds that I just filed this summer, our recent final reports, and my numbers are exactly the same as theirs. The offers were only slightly below our proposal, which was around $57,000.”

While these funds are only intended for the projects listed on their applications, such as new construction, Lowe said the possibility of using these grants for roof repairs at LC Kerr is an option.

“You (NC DPI) immediately said that we would not like to refund these funds, and I responded that I did not want to refund them either, but according to your information, they can only be used to the extent that was suggested in the grant application.” he said. “They said that’s true, but let me discuss this with my boss Dennis Hilton. Dennis then comes back to me and asks: Are there any other roofing projects at the locations that were included?

Lowe continued: “I said, yes, sir, there is; We have an urgent need at LC Kerr Elementary. It’s far more than what we have left, but would that be eligible?” What ultimately came out of it, and I got this in writing from the Office of School Planning, was that we were going to use the $57,000 that we were awarded for can use the LC Kerr project.

“This is helping us tremendously and I had already budgeted a certain amount for this product,” he added. “I hope the project goes through and receives a fair bid so I can shift the rest of my budget toward the wall at Sunset and both of these issues can be resolved with this capital outlay. That is my intention and then we will tackle the others as best we can, hopefully with the help of the district commissioners.”

Reach Michael B. Hardison at 910-249-4231. Follow us on Twitter at @SamsponInd, like us on Facebook and check out our Instagram at @thesampsonindependent.

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
For final results for South Georgia football games, see Locker Room Report

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – It’s Week 7 for South Georgia high school football.

Helene forced many changes to the Week 7 high school football schedule.

Below is a list of confirmed games in our region with updated dates/times and results for games played on Wednesday evening.

Results as of Wednesday September 25, 2024

Bainbridge @ Cairo – FINAL: Cairo 27, Bainbridge 7 (SUSPENDED) – 3rd Quarter – To be continued at a later date.

Sumter County @ Jordan – FINAL: Jordan 0, Sumter County 56

Jeff Davis vs. Thomasville – FINAL: Jeff Davis 7, Thomasville 31

Berrien @ Bacon County – FINAL: Bacon County 51, Berrien 12

Seminole County vs. Early County – FINAL: Seminole County 28, Early County 12

Miller County @ Terrell County – FINAL: Terrell County 0, Miller County 42

Brooks County vs. Turner County – FINAL: Brooks County 49, Turner County 0

Lanier County vs. Charlton County – FINAL: Lanier County 12, Charlton County 15

Results as of Friday September 27, 2024

Deerfield-Windsor vs. Baconton Charter – FINAL: Deerfield Windsor 43, Baconton Charter 16

Results as of Saturday September 28, 2024

Westover @ Peach County – FINAL:

Lee County vs. TCC – FINAL: Lee County 35, TCC 23

Schley County @ Macon County – FINAL: Macon 44, Schley 29

Dougherty vs. Monroe – FINAL: Monroe 33, Dougherty 28

Baker County vs. Stewart County – FINAL: Baker County 30, Stewart County 0

Postponed to Monday, September 30, 2024

Dooly vs. Montgomery County – 6:00 p.m

Pelham @ Randolph-Clay – 6:00 p.m

Worth County vs. Brantley County – 6:00 p.m

Fitzgerald @ Appling – 6:30 p.m

Terrell Academy vs. Southland – 6 p.m

Postponed to Friday, October 18, 2024

Irwin County vs. Clinch County – 7:30 p.m

Tift County @ Richmond Hill – 7:30 p.m

Atkinson County @ Southwest Georgia STEM – 7:30 p.m

Lowndes vs. Colquitt County – 7:30 p.m

Valdosta vs. Camden County – 8 p.m

Postponed – date to be announced

Coffee vs Northside

Wilcox County @ Telfair County

Cancelled

Pataula Charter vs. Calhoun County

Sherwood Christian vs. Georgia Christian

Grace Christian @ Crisp Academy

Westwood @ Vidalia Heritage

Brookwood vs. SGA

Copyright 2024 WALB. All rights reserved.

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
What bothers you most about car scenes in films?

From tires that squeak on the dirt to 30-speed transmissions, there’s a lot to excite people interested in cars

from Chris Chilton

4 hours ago

You’ll never see a car win an Emmy or an Oscar, but they play crucial uncredited roles in hundreds of films and TV shows every year, sometimes even outshining the main cast (and maybe even trump).

Incorporating a car chase into a plot is a surefire way to increase the tension and memorability of any script – Bullitt would have been a routine cop caper without its muscle car duel. And even movies without car chases often rely heavily on the type and model of cars they give their characters to let us know what kind of person they are.

Related: Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Is Among the Most Expensive Movies Ever as Budget Jumps to Over $300 Million

But often the way these car scenes are filmed and edited drives us crazy. Because while a small deviation from reality in the way a car looks, sounds and functions can go unnoticed by non-car people and even enhance a movie, it can have the opposite effect for people like us and ruin credibility.

We imagine that pilots, sailors, motorcyclists, and anyone else who has a deep understanding of a skill, a profession, or just a geographical area like Los Angeles will get silly when they see something they know that it is not correct, is passed off as real. But car bloopers really stand out because so many people are familiar with cars that they’re easier to spot.

Sometimes it’s the way cars are filmed that’s annoying. For example, when they are turned on a trailer, which makes them too large compared to the cars around them and allows the driver to somehow negotiate a series of corners in a cumbersome sedan with the steering wheel straight while steering with the throttle F1 car from the early 60s. Just seeing film people removing the headrests in cars really gets on my nerves.

Then there are the transmissions that seem to have more ratios than a Kenworth truck, automatic shifters that flail back and forth for no reason in the middle of a chase, and throttles that suddenly slam down as if the driver just noticed , that he has three inches left (76mm) before his right foot hits the mat. And let’s not forget the poorly synchronized sound effects: unrealistic engine and crash noises, tires screeching on gravel (and cars so underpowered they could barely break traction on black ice), and alarm sounds that are fake and completely unnecessary.

Continuity errors like dents (and even different wheels or completely different cars) appearing and then disappearing are not uncommon. And nothing drives a true car enthusiast more crazy than seeing a classic car in a historical film that shouldn’t be there because the model wasn’t released until a year or two later. Yes, it may be as insignificant as a model year bumper or headlight, but it’s enough to shatter the illusion of some of us.

What bothers you most about cars on TV and in movies and what are the worst mistakes you think Hollywood has made? Leave a comment below and let us know.

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
USA is striving towards lithium independence with ambitious mining projects

Several countries around the world are investing heavily in lithium extraction to support battery production for electric vehicles (EVs) and utility-scale storage. This has led to tremendous growth in mining projects in lithium hubs such as the Lithium Triangle in South America. It has also encouraged greater exploration in less productive areas as energy companies seek to strengthen their supply chains through domestic lithium production. In the United States, Arkansas is quickly becoming a major lithium hub and additional lithium states are expected to emerge following major exploration activities.

The Biden administration has supported the development of the domestic lithium industry with favorable policies for mining activities that support the green transition, as well as funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This is part of the government’s commitment to ensuring a reliable supply of essential minerals to support the deployment of renewable energy and clean technologies.

In March of this year, the US Department of Energy (DoE) announced Financing of up to $2.26 billionConstruction of the Thacker Pass Lithium Project in Nevada under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program. The mine is expected to come online later this decade and supply General Motors (GM) with lithium. Lithium Americas will extract approximately 40,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually from Thacker Pass, which could power up to 800,000 electric vehicles. This will eventually rise to around 80,000 tonnes per year. GM has made additional investments 650 million dollars in the project.

In November last year, Exxon Mobil announced plans to produce lithium in the US starting in 2027. The Company will operate operations in Arkansas using conventional oil and gas drilling methods to access lithium deposits. Exxon works with Tetra Technologies for its lithium business under the brand name Mobil Lithium. American Battery Technology Company, Applied Materials and Cirba Solutions jointly received the award $2.8 billion in DoE funding for 21 new, upgraded and expanded commercial-scale lithium processing and battery recycling facilities.

Albemarle, a major lithium producer, is pursuing lithium production in North Carolina. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to reopen the resource-rich Kings Mountain lithium mine in the state by the end of 2026, backed by 150 million dollars in DoE funding. However, it faced backlash from environmentalists and indigenous groups who wanted to block the development, leading to delays. Albemarle wants to expand its domestic lithium production. The company currently operates the Silver Peak mine in Nevada first lithium producing mine in North America.

Based on recent discoveries, the US could be on the path to lithium independence. In September last year, a group of scientists funded by Lithium Americas Corporation founded reported that the McDermitt Caldera, a volcanic crater on the Nevada-Oregon border, holds between 20 and 40 million tons of lithium deposits, almost twice as much as in Bolivia, which forms part of it Lithium triangle. In December, the Department of Energy announced that it had confirmed another large lithium deposit beneath California’s Salton Sea. It said there were around 3,400 kilotons of lithium, which would be enough for over 375 million electric car batteries. This is well above the 14 million tonnes previously mapped by the US Geological Survey.

Although recent lithium discoveries in the US are significant, the country still has limited capacity to extract, refine and produce domestic lithium. The largest lithium producers in the world are currently Australia, Chile, China, Argentina, Brazil, Zimbabwe, the USA and Portugal. The United States is the only one of these countries to have had such an experience Decline in lithium production in the last decade. It also has the lowest lithium production relative to the size of its reserves of these countries.

However, there are some High hopes for the future of US-produced lithium with Arkansas is developing into an important transshipment point for the critical mineral. Several large companies, including companies such as ExxonMobil, Albemarle and Standard Lithium, have invested in mining operations in Arkansas. Based on recent exploration activities, lithium reserves in the state are of high quality, which should allow for easier extraction.

The USA is investing heavily in the development of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies to increase their production potential. DLE technologies can extract up to 90 percent of the lithium in brine, well above traditional pond extraction rates of around 50 percent. You can also extract the mineral in days instead of months, potentially making production much cheaper and faster. However, DLE has not yet been proven to work on a large scale, meaning the US will need to further develop the technology or deploy conventional production techniques on a larger scale to increase its lithium production capacity.

By Felicity Bradstock for Oilprice.com

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
Adele and Bob Dylan songs banned from YouTube amid legal dispute

Songs by Adele, Bob Dylan, Green Day, REM, Burna Boy, Rush and many others are currently unplayable on YouTube in the US due to a legal dispute between the platform and performance rights organization SESAC.

Attempts to play many, but not all, of these artists’ songs on Saturday resulted in the following message: “This video contains content from SESAC. It is not available in your country.”

A similar dispute between Universal Music Group and TikTok lasted several months earlier this year before being resolved.

In a statement about this Diversity, A YouTube representative said: “We have been negotiating in good faith with SESAC to extend our existing contract. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to reach a fair agreement before the deadline. We take copyright very seriously and therefore the content represented by SESAC is no longer available on YouTube in the United States. We are in active discussions with SESAC and hope to reach a new agreement as soon as possible.” Representatives for SESAC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

A source familiar with the situation reports diversity that the previous deal actually doesn’t expire until next week, suggesting that YouTube’s move is a negotiating tactic. SESAC is far smaller than ASCAP and BMI – with around 30,000 members and 1.5 million compositions, while ASCAP has almost 800,000 members – but as the caliber of artists affected by the lockdown shows, it represents a comparatively large percentage of the market.

Performing rights organizations such as ASCAP, BMI and SESAC in the US collect royalties and help protect copyrights on behalf of songwriters and music publishers. They have the ability to block certain public performances of music — which includes everything from streaming to radio to music played in restaurants — although such bans are cumbersome and difficult to enforce, even for a platform as large as YouTube, as the seemingly scattered numbers show prove blockage of SESAC material on the platform at the moment.

Such blocks are legally complex and may affect other copyright holders (for example, a live recording of the British broadcaster BBC’s Green Day is currently available, suggesting litigation), although they may also reflect the sheer volume of videos that are blocked must be. Certain songs by Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and other artists are also affected, presumably because they are featured by songwriters affiliated with SESAC.

Fans quickly noticed the ban and received the following responses from the TeamYouTube account on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.

“We hear you,” it says. “Our music licensing agreement with SESAC has expired without agreement on renewal terms, despite our best efforts. “For this reason, we have blocked content on YouTube in the US that is known to be associated with SESAC – in accordance with copyright law.”

Responding to frustrated follow-up tweets from users, the company said: “We understand this is a difficult situation and our teams continue to work to reach an extension agreement” and “We are continuing our discussions with SESAC to “I don’t have exact dates for future updates yet.”

Such suspensions often occur when rights holders (e.g. record labels, publishers and PROs) and a broadcaster cannot agree on a licensing agreement, and typically last no longer than a few days or weeks. But along with the heated UMG-TikTok battle earlier this year, such a dispute between YouTube and Warner Music Group led to Warner withdrawing its videos from the platform for about nine months in 2008 and 2009 before terms were reached became.

In recent years, YouTube’s formerly contentious relationship with music companies has become much more positive, ironically after the company hired former Warner recording chief Lyor Cohen as music chief in 2016. But as music fans learned on Saturday, disputes still arise.

diversity I will have more information on the situation as it develops.

Additional reporting by Steven J. Horowitz

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
Time, TV channel, streaming information

UCF football returns after break this week for perhaps its biggest home game of the 2024 college football season.

After a thrilling 21-point come-from-behind win at TCU in Week 3, the Knights (3-0) return home Saturday to host Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 Game). to FBC Mortgage Stadium for the Big 12 home opener in Week 5.

It will be the first time in program history that UCF and Colorado will face each other, as both programs were admitted to the Big 12 the past two seasons.

Similar to UCF, Colorado is coming off a win in its last contest. The Knights’ defense will have its hands full Saturday trying to stop Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is ranked fourth nationally in passing yards (1,340) and seventh in passing touchdowns (11) through four games. documented.

Here’s how to watch the UCF vs. Colorado game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

Watch UCF vs. Colorado Football Live with Fubo (Free Trial)

What channel is UCF vs. Colorado on today?

TV channels: fox

Live stream: Fox Sports Go app | Fubo (free trial)

UCF vs. Colorado will be televised nationally on Fox in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Brock Huard (analyst) will take the call from the booth at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida, while Allison Williams reports from the sideline. Streaming options include the Fox Sports Go app by logging in with your TV provider credentials, or Fubo, which carries Fox and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

UCF vs Colorado time today

Date: Saturday September 28th

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

The Knights and the Buffaloes game begins at 3:30 p.m. ET at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Required reading:UCF Knights football: 3 things to watch in Big 12 showdown with Colorado Buffaloes

UCF vs. Colorado Predictions, Tips, Odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, September 27th

UCF 34, Colorado 31: “Colorado beat the odds in its overtime win over Baylor last week, scoring a Hail Mary touchdown from Shedeur Sanders to LaJohntay Wester at the end of regulation. However, I don’t think the Buffaloes can repeat that magic against the Knights. UCF ranks first nationally in rushing yards per game this season (375.7) and will use that strength to control time of possession and take the ball out of Sanders’ hands. This game will be closer than the odds suggest, but UCF will still pull out the win.” – Justin Martinez of the Oklahoman

OPPORTUNITIES: UCF-14

O/U: 62.5

UCF 2024 Schedule

Here’s a look at the 2024 UCF schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:

Always east

August 29th: vs. New Hampshire (win, 57-3)

September 7th: against Sam Houston (W, 45-14)

September 14th: at TCU * (W, 35-34)

September 21st: BYE

September 28th: against Colorado * | 3:30 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)

Oct. 5: in Florida | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)

Oct. 12: against Cincinnati *

Oct 19: at No. 19 Iowa State *

Oct. 26: vs. No. 22 BYU*

November 2nd: against Arizona *

November 9th: at Arizona State*

November 16th: BYE

November 23rd: in West Virginia *

November 29th: vs. No. 10 Utah * | 8 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)

Record: 3-0

*Denotes Big 12 game

Colorado schedule 2024

Here’s a look at Colorado’s 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:

Always east

August 29th: vs. North Dakota State (W, 31-26)

September 7th: at Nebraska (L, 28-10)

September 14th: at Colorado State (W, 29-8)

September 21st: vs. Baylor * (W, 38-31 OT)

September 28th: at UCF* | 3:30 p.m. | Fox (Fubo)

Oct. 5: BYE

Oct. 12: vs. No. 25 Kansas State *

Oct 19: in Arizona *

Oct. 26: against Cincinnati *

November 2nd: BYE

November 9th: at Texas Tech*

November 16th: vs. No. 10 Utah *

November 23rd: in Kansas*

November 29th: vs. No. 20 Oklahoma State * | lunch | ABC (Fubo and ESPN+)

Record: 3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 play

*Denotes Big 12 game

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
Michigan Minnesota game score, highlights from controversial ending

Michigan football ended its five-game homestand to start the season with a 27-24 survival of Minnesota on Saturday at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

No. 12 Michigan (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) defeated Minnesota (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) to stay unblemished in the conference, but nearly blew a 21-0 lead.

A Dominic Zvada 35-yard field goal proved to be the difference. The Golden Gophers recovered an onside kick, but were ruled offsides while replays showed the call was incorrect.

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Kalel Mullings scored a 27-yard touchdown on the opening drive then powered in for a short touchdown in the second quarter after being set up by a Zeke Berry forced fumble. The Wolverines blocked a punt to set up a Tyler Morris touchdown to go up 21-0. Minnesota closed the first half with a last-second field goal and Michigan opened the second with a 54-yard field goal by Zvada.

Tight end Colston Loveland returned after missing one game while star cornerback Will Johnson did not play after being questionable on the pregame availability report. Defensive end Josaiah Stewart and receiver Semaj Morgan also did not play.

Here’s the game recap between Michigan and Minnesota football:

Michigan vs. Minnesota live updates recap, game highlights

Final: Michigan survives Minnesota, 27-24

Michigan hangs on for the win to move to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten. Wolverines travel for the first time this season to face Washington next Saturday night in a national title rematch.

“Not very happy with the performance,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said in his postgame interview on the field with Fox’ Jenny Taft.

1:28, 4Q: Alex Orji fumbles snap, but recovers for loss of 11 yards

Holy cow. The snap in shotgun went through Orij’s hands as Michigan had a crowded backfield, but he was able to fall on the bouncing ball in the backfield. What is happening? It’s now third-and-23 with 43 seconds left. Mullings ran for six yards and the Gophers could not stop the clock.

1:36, 4Q: Minnesota recovers onside kick but was called offside; U-M recovers re-kick

In a bang-bang play, the referees called a Minnesota player offside on the onside kick. The Gophers recovered the kick.

Mike Pereira, Fox’s rules analyst, disagreed with the call. It did not look to be clear and obvious offsides. Fox analyst Chris Petersen, the former longtime coach at Boise State and Washington, said he was “sick” over the refs decision.

1:37, 4Q: Daniel Jackson makes absurd one-hand TD catch; U-M up 27-24

Daniel Jackson just made one of the highlights of college football in Week 5, making a one-hand catch while being interfered with by Zeke Berry for a 12-yard score. Minnesota is within 27-24.

Max Brosmer converted a 12-yard pass to Jackson in a tight window on fourth-and-6 from midfield to keep the Gophers alive. Brosmer later converted a QB sneak on fourth-and-inches.

4:33, 4Q: Michigan drives for clutch FG, leads 27-17

Zvada makes a 35-yard field goal to make this a two-possession game. A 14-play, 58-yard drive took 6:32 off the clock to give the Wolverines’ defense a chance to recover. The drive mostly featured Mullings runs, but Alex Orji did complete a 15-yard pass to Loveland.

11:08, 4Q: Golden Gophers have life; Michigan lead cut to 24-17

Minnesota forced a three-and-out from the Michigan offense, then got a weaving 60-yard punt return from Koi Perich to the Wolverines 17-yard line. Running back Darius Taylor scored from 4 yards out three plays later for his second touchdown in fewer than three minutes. The Big House is stunned right now.

Michigan’s Kalel Mullings was stuffed for a 3-yard loss on third-and-1 to end the possession preceding the punt.

14:01, 4Q: Minnesota scores first TD; Michigan up 24-10

The Golden Gophers scored their first touchdown of the game, finishing a 14-play, 76-yard drive with a 3-yard plunge from Taylor. The drive was aided by defensive tackle Mason Graham’s personal foul that negated a Michigan stop on fourth-and-11 at the Wolverines 27.

4:00, 3Q: Alex Orji intercepted by Ethan Robinson on deep shot

Orji’s first turnover came when he tried to stretch the field and find Colston Loveland on a seam shot, but the pass drifted too far toward the middle of the field and Robinson wrestled the ball away for the interception. Orji seemed to have two players open down the field but could not deliver an accurate shot to take advantage.

This ended up swinging the game and giving Minnesota life.

7:36, 3Q: Dominic Zvada hits 54-yard FG; Michigan leads 24-3

Michigan’s kicker has no issues with the elements. Dominic Zvada drove a 54-yard field goal through the elements to push Michigan’s lead back to 21. The Wolverines took 7:24 off the clock with a 13-play drive that went just 40 yards and was stopped after Donovan Edwards was stuffed on a third-down run. Kalel Mullings converted one fourth-down with a second effort and Orji picked up two firsts on third down with a completion to Colston Loveland and a scramble.

Halftime: Minnesota hits last-second FG; Michigan leads 21-3

Minnesota got on the board with a desperation drive just before halftime.

On third-and-23 from midfield and 10 seconds left, quarterback Max Brosmer found tight end Nick Kallerup on a hail mary completed at Michigan’s 1-yard line and was able to rush the field goal unit out with no timeouts and successfully hit the chip shot for their first points.

3:41, 2Q: Jyaire Hill makes acrobatic, toe-tapping INT; Michigan leads 21-0

The big plays keep on coming for Michigan. On Minnesota’s first play after the touchdown, the offense aired it out with a deep shot down the sideline, but Hill cut in front of the receiver and made a leaping catch along the sideline while getting one foot in bounds. The play was reviewed but stood after a second look.

3:57, 2Q: Kechaun Bennett blocks Minnesota punt, Michigan goes up 21-0 a play later

Michigan’s special teams are in on the action in what has been a dominant half for the Wolverines. After the defense forced a quick three-and-out, Kechaun Bennett got loose through the middle of the Minnesota line and got both hands on the attempted punt. The kick was recovered by Christian Boivan and returned to the Minnesota 11.

On the first play from the offense, Alex Orji hit Tyler Morris on a route to the flat and Morris turned it upfield and dove to hit the pylon for the score. He was originally ruled down at the 1 but it was overturned after review. Michigan’s last two touchdown drives were a combined 25 yards.

8:59, 2Q: Kalel Mullings powers in for second TD; Michigan leads 14-0

Berry’s takeaway turned into a Michigan touchdown three plays later. After the fumble, Michigan ran the ball three straight times right up the gut with Mullings, who picked up all 16 yards and lowered his head across the goal line for his second touchdown. On his second attempt to set up the score, Mullings carried half of the Minnesota defense for a ride down to the goal line.

10:25, 2Q: Zeke Berry rips ball for fumble deep in Minnesota territory

Zeke Berry just told the Minnesota offense to hit the weight room. At the end of a gang tackle near the sideline, Berry ripped the ball out of Minnesota wide receiver Daniel Jackson’s hands for a fumble to get the ball back to the offense at the Minnesota 16-yard line. Berry maintained possession through the robbery.

2:01, 1Q: Minnesota misses 55-yard FG; Michigan leads 7-0

P.J. Fleck does not care about the wet and windy conditions in Ann Arbor. Minnesota’s head coach called a timeout ahead of fourth-and-11 and settled on attempting a 55-yard field goal. Lefty Gopher kicker Dragan Kesich had enough leg on the low-driven field goal attempt, but his kick hooked wide right to keep Michigan’s lead at a touchdown. Minnesota ripped off three first downs on three straight plays with two screens and a Jaren Mangham run to reach Michigan territory.

6:34, 1Q: Kalel Mullings walks in untouched for 27-yard TD; Michigan leads 7-0

This week started the same as last week for the Wolverines. After starting the game with forcing a quick punt, Michigan’s offense put together a nine-play, 79-yard drive that only featured three passing plays. Michigan capped off the drive with an inside zone handoff to Mullings out of the shotgun and he exploded through a big hole in the left side of the offensive line to a clear path to the end zone. Michigan picked up three third-down conversions on the drive, including the touchdown, a completion to Colston Loveland and an Orji scramble to keep the drive moving.

Michigan injuries: Colston Loveland available; Will Johnson questionable

The Wolverines got their star tight end back but could be without cornerback Will Johnson, who was listed as questionable in the pregame availability report. Defensive end Josaiah Stewart, the reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, receiver Semaj Morgan and center Greg Crippen are also questionable.

Safety Jaden Mangham, safety Wesley Walker, nickelback Ja’Den McBurrows, defensive back Micah Pollard, running back Jordan Marshall, linebacker Jason Hewlett, running back Leon Franklin and running back Bryson Kuzdzal are also out.

Michigan vs. Minnesota football pregame notes

Michigan survived a quarterback switch in the opening game of Big Ten play to outlast USC 27-24 last week. Orji wasn’t asked to do much and helped facilitate a hard-nosed rushing attack that broke through on the final drive after Mullings’ 63-yard run.

Now, the Gophers come to town for a battle for the Little Brown Jug. Minnesota is coming off a 31-14 home loss to Iowa. The Gophers have averaged 15.5 points in two games against Power 4 opponents this year, both losses (19-17 to UNC) and will now have to go on the road for the first time.

Minnesota is susceptible on the ground, making it a tough matchup with Michigan. Iowa ran for 272 yards and four touchdowns last week, including eight rushes of at least 10 yards. On defense, Michigan is coming off its best game of the year and will look to keep the momentum rolling.

Michigan visits Washington next Saturday night in a national championship rematch from January.

More:This is what Michigan football is. Time will tell if it’s enough to get back to the CFP

What time is Michigan vs. Minnesota today?

Date: Saturday, Sept. 28.

Time: 12 p.m. ET.

Where: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

What channel is Michigan vs. Minnesota on today?

Michigan vs. Minnesota availability report

Michigan: Out: S Rod Moore. Questionable: TE Colston Loveland (upper body), S Jaden Mangham (undisclosed), DB Micah Pollard (undisclosed), RB Jordan Marshall (undisclosed) and LB Jason Hewlett (undisclosed), QB Jack Tuttle (undisclosed).

Minnesota players who missed Week 4: DB Justin Walley, DB Aidan Gousby, TE Pierce Walsh, DB Jordan Greenhow, DL Kadean Johnson, DL Jaylin Hicks, DL Theorin Randle.

Michigan vs. Minnesota predictions

Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press: The Wolverines have blown out mid-level Big Ten teams like Minnesota a lot in recent years, but without a solid passing game it’s hard to see them pulling away, unless it happens late. The Gophers have the better pass game, and U-M has been susceptible to giving up yards when the opponent’s QB gets the ball out quickly. But if Minnesota doesn’t establish its own run game on its end, the Wolverines’ front four of Josaiah Stewart, Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant and Derrick Moore could feast on a one-dimensional offense. Michigan will look to wear it down Minnesota in the same way Iowa did a week ago. The pick: U-M 20, Minnesota 12.

Michigan vs. Minnesota betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM on Saturday morning.

Spread: Michigan by 10½ points.

Over/under: 34½ points.

Moneyline: Michigan -450; Minnesota +340.

Michigan vs. Minnesota weather

The forecast in Ann Arbor is projected to be cloudy with a high of 68 degrees.

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Live updates for Hurricane Helene as it approaches Georgia

Georgians are feeling major impacts Friday morning from Hurricane Helene as it swept rapidly across Georgia during the overnight hours.

The storm left many in south Georgia with damage and without power and it continues to impact the north half of the state.

As of a 7:30 a.m. Friday, Hurricane Helene still had winds at 70 miles per hour after moving onto land in the big bend of Florida around 11 p.m. Thursday. Flooding is still a concern throughout the state.

Follow along here for updates as the hurricane makes its way into and through Georgia.

5:51 p.m. Saturday, More cooling stations open, ice available

Three more charging and cooling stations opened at 4 p.m. and will stay open until 7 p.m.- Tompkins Regional Center at 2333 Ogeechee Road – Mighty 8th Air Museum at 175 Bourne Ave. – Life Bridge Ministry at 8511 Waters Ave. – Kingdome Life Christian Fellowship at 425 W Montgomery Cross Road

Ice is available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Stadium and L. Scott Stell Park.

2:25 p.m. Saturday, Debris removal to continue into next week

The City of Savannah’s essential emergency services are responding at full capacity through the weekend to the major impacts left from Hurricane Helene. Due to large volume of debris, removal operations are expected to continue into next week.

Residents who want to get rid of debris themselves can bring it to the convenience stations at Dean Forest Landfill or Bacon Park Transfer Station.

The city asessed the damage in 41 neighborhoods yesterday and plan to assess 60 more today. Saturday morning assessments noted 32 blocked, impassible or traffic-impacted roads in the city. About 130 of the 280 city-operated traffic signals are without power.

There’s an estimated 94,460 power outages remaining affecting 59% of the community. Savannah is working with Georgia Power to restore power as soon as possible. The estimated times of restoration are expected to be released this afternoon along with full restoration for many affected. As of 8 a.m. the number of those without power has been reduced from 70% to 59%.

1 p.m. Saturday, Update from Georgia Power

From a Georgia Power statement:

Georgia Power’s response to Hurricane Helene continues Saturday as the company marked the start of the first full day of restoration efforts. Since the beginning of the storm, Georgia Power has restored power to 440,000+ customers through the implementation of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams who were ready to respond as soon as conditions were safe to do so. Unfortunately, treacherous conditions remain across the state with crews navigating extensive tree damage, persisting flooding conditions and many road closures. As of Saturday mid-morning, approximately 540,000 customers remained impacted by Hurricane Helene. The company is also managing the potential for additional power outages that could occur due to the saturated ground and weakened trees.

The company continues to utilize additional resources from outside of its system and currently has 14,000+ personnel engaged in response, including support from Alabama Power, Mississippi Power and dozens of other companies. The response force currently engaged is larger than the company’s response to other major hurricanes including Michael, Irma and Zeta.

Based on ongoing damage assessment, Georgia Power estimates that there are thousands of broken power poles that must be replaced, as well as many miles of down power lines, across the state. Damage assessment is an essential initial step of efficient restoration and helps the company identify where resources are best utilized to return power to customers quickly. Damage assessment teams enter the field and begin the restoration process as soon as conditions allow. Given the inaccessibility of these areas, many teams are utilizing drones and other technology to patrol damaged lines. These damage assessment teams are then followed by repair crews.

12 p.m. Saturday, Find cooling, charging stations in Savannah

From Savannah Morning News reporter Destini Ambus: Chatham County is opening Tybee Island YMCA at 204 5th Street as cooling and charging stations, starting now until 7 p.m. Showers are also available. The Empowerment Center at 4704 Augusta Road in Garden City is also open Saturday until 7 p.m., as well as the Compassion Christian Church at 50 Al Henderson Blvd until 5 p.m.

City of Tybee Island also received word from Georgia Power that crews finished repairs to the main power transmission line this morning, and power was restored immediately to some island customers. Additional repair crews arrived in Chatham County, Augusta, Tifton and Statesboro to bring more people back online. 130,641 customers are still affected in the Savannah area according to the Georgia Power outage map.

12 p.m. Saturday, Food pantry open in Savannah

CEMA has a drive thru mobile food pantry at Memorial Stadium, opening at 2 p.m. until supplies run out. They’re asking for people to enter off of Skidaway Road onto Eisenberg Dr. by the Alee Temple to get in line.

9:15 a.m. Saturday, What is causing all the rain in the Southeast?

A confluence of weather patterns over the eastern U.S. set up the historic flooding that forced people from their homes in the dead of night Friday along the Nolichucky River in Tennessee, as officials warned of dam failures and raging torrents ravaged communities.

In several forecast discussions earlier in the week, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorologists described the situation that was about to set up and soak the southeast.

Other atmospheric patterns overhead in the region were interacting with a plume of moisture moving far ahead of Helene, the outlooks stated. Jet stream winds blowing aloft at more than 115 mph provided lift that further enhanced moisture in developing storms.

Interactions like this, with a band of moisture ahead of a tropical storm or hurricane, are called predecessor events and they’ve been documented in the past to cause heavy rains ahead of the arrival of tropical storms and hurricanes.

By Wednesday, the National Weather Service warned rain in parts of the region could fall at rates up to 3 inches an hour.

Along the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina on Wednesday and Thursday, almost 10 inches of rain fell in Asheville and 8 inches in Tryon, according to preliminary weather service data. Another six inches fell over the two days in Bristol-Johnson, Tennessee and more than four inches in Knoxville.

Then Helene’s massive circulation moved into the mix with more rain, and then transitioned into a post tropical cyclone. Recent studies have shown some hurricanes are soaking up more moisture from the warming Gulf of Mexico, further enhancing rainfall totals.

By Friday evening, record-breaking rainfall totals were reported in some Southeast locations, with more than a foot of rain across swaths of Georgia and South Carolina. Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia saw widespread amounts ranging from 4 to 7 inches.

Eyepopping rainfall totals were measured in the North Carolina mountains, including 29.6 inches at Busick and 24.2 inches at Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River and a landmark along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Rain flowing into rivers in the mountainous areas quickly turned into cataclysmic flooding, setting an all-time records high on the Pigeon River at Newport, Tennessee. In Asheville, record high levels were set on the French Broad River and the Swannanoa River near the Biltmore estate.

The floodwater, which weighs 1,700 pounds per cubic yard, washed away roads and cars and stranded residents in mountain communities. At Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, floodwaters stranded 54 people on the roof.

At least three of the flood level records broken Friday were set more than a century ago, when the lingering remnants of one tropical system in July 1916 were followed by another, producing heavy rain.

5:50 p.m. Helene has moved out, but other storms out in tropics

There are five known storms in the Atlantic or Caribbean at the moment. The east coast of the United States isn’t out of the woods.

Read more HERE

5:30 p.m. Much of Bryan County still without power

From Savannah Morning News reporter Latrice Williams:

According to Bryan County Chairman Carter Infinger, 85% of the county is without power.

Infinger went on to say motorists should treat all intersections as a 4-way stop. Residents are encouraged to call 911 for emergencies and 912-756-3101 for non-emergencies. He also reminded residents to be mindful where generators are placed and encouraged residents to stay off the roads.

Chris Fettes, CEO at Coastal Electric Cooperative, provided an update and timeline regarding power outages and clean up.

“One of the challenges with this storm was the size and forecast track,” said Fettes. “Half of Georgia was going to be out one way or the other. Now that we know where the damage is, crews are starting to mobilize. We knew it was going to be a tough day, basically storm reconnaissance. We planned for this but expected less. This could be a 3-5 day clean up.”

4:34 p.m. Wind Speeds revealed for Savannah area

From Savannah Morning News reporter John Deem:

As the storm swirled counterclockwise Wednesday morning, the Savannah area ended up in the path of strong Atlantic winds moving onshore unimpeded, resulting in some of the strongest Helene-fueled readings in Georgia.

Read the full story HERE

2:50 p.m. Georgia Power updated numbers without power

There are now fewer than a million without power across the state as Georgia Power works diligently to replace power after Hurricane Helene, reports Vanessa Countryman.

Read more HERE.

2:38 p.m. Savannah’s 311 phone line back operating

From Savannah Morning News reporter Evan Lasseter: The city’s 311 phone line is back up after being out early this morning. The line is a non-emergency services number serving Savannah.

2:25 p.m. Mayor Van Johnson gives update on Savannah storm damage from Hurricane Helene

From Savannah Morning News reporter Evan Lasseter: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and City Manager Jay Melder hosted an update on Hurricane Helene’s impacts via Facebook Live about an hour ago. There were 66 trees down in rights of way and 42 blocked sections of roadway, according to Melder.

Johnson said there are about 120,000 people without power in “Savannah proper.” Johnson added that the widespread power outages would not be fixed today, although some homes could see power return within today or tomorrow.

Johnson said he was reminded of Peanuts character Snoopy sitting atop his dog house with his typewriter typing: “it was a dark and stormy night.”

“That is what last night was about, a dark and stormy night,” Johnson said.

Melder estimated “several weeks” before all of the debris is completely collected. Yard waste is picking up Saturday for those who clean their own yards.

1:30 p.m. Storm damage stories start to roll in

Savannah Morning News reporter Evan Lasseter reports: Although Savannah was not in Helene’s direct path, the storm brought peak 76 mph wind gusts and seven simultaneous tornado warnings in the area at one point Thursday evening. By Friday morning the sun was up, and winds speeds began to dissipate, bringing droves of Savannah residents to city streets surveying the damage.

Read the full story HERE

12:48 p.m. City of Savannah updates emergency response numbers

From the City of Savannah:

“Savannah Police Department received 443 calls for service from the beginning of the event. Savannah Fire Department received 325 calls, and the 311 Action Center received 253 calls. SFD responded to a partial building collapse at 317 W. Broughton. The site has been secured pending a further engineering evaluation. SFD also responded to four structure fires. No major injuries were reported and all sites have been secured.”

11:35 a.m. Track Emergency Management road closures, cleanup

Use Emergency Management Service’s incident tracker for road closures and incidents throughout Savannah.

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11:05 a.m. Georgia Power boosts support to restore power

Georgia Power press release: As Hurricane Helene clears Georgia, Georgia Power has deployed 10,000+ personnel who were assembled in advance of the storm to begin full-scale damage assessment and restoration. There has been significant damage statewide due to hurricane-force winds and heavy rain, coupled with ground that was previously saturated due to Wednesday’s “storm before the storm” that hit the state ahead of the historic hurricane.

11 a.m. Hwy 80 back open from Savannah to Tybee Island

Hwy 80 is open, the Tybee Island Police said in a Facebook post.

“Highway 80 is now open. Please drive carefully as traffic flow attempts to return to normal. Your safety is important to us!”

10:45 a.m. Nearly 1.1 million without power throughout Georgia

From Georgia reporter Vanessa Countryman:

As of 10:30 a.m. Friday, the storm had led to significant outages, affecting numerous counties throughout the state. Overall, 22.1% of Georgia’s power customers are affected with 1,083,629 outages reported out of 4,910,826 tracked customers.

Track power outages in Georgia with the USA TODAY ‘OFF THE GRID’ map.

10:40 a.m. How to proceed with traffic lights out

From Savannah Morning News reporter John Deem: Traffic lights are dark throughout the Savannah area because of power outages caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Here’s how drivers should approach those situations, according to the Georgia Department of Driver Services:

All drivers must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection.

After stopping, vehicles should proceed in the order they arrived. If two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Be cautious of pedestrians crossing the intersection. They always have the right of way.

10:25 a.m. Georgia Southern University completely closed

From Savannah Morning News reporter Joseph Schwartzburt: All Georgia Southern campuses are closed on Friday, September 27. Classes are canceled for Friday, Sept. 27. All in-person University events are canceled on Friday, Sept. 27.

10:05 a.m. Photos: Hurricane Helene storm damage throughout Florida

8:42 a.m. Winds dying down in Savannah

From climate and environment change reporter John Deem of the Savannah Morning News:

Wind speeds have begun to dissipate in the Savannah area and will continue to do so through the rest of Friday, the National Weather Service said.

The threat of tornadoes also has diminished.

At one point Thursday evening, there were seven simultaneous tornado warnings in the Savannah area.

8:30 a.m. Most around Augusta without power

Nearly 95% of Georgia Power customers are without power this morning after Hurricane Helene swept across the area. 95,373 customers in Richmond County and 66,751 in Columbia County do not have power according to the Georgia Power outage map.

8:25 a.m. Comcast to provide free Wi-Fi hotspots

From Comcast press release: To help residents and emergency personnel impacted by Hurricane Helene stay connected, Comcast will open 180,430 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots in areas it serves across Georgia and South Carolina. The free and public hotspots will be open at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 for anyone to use, including non-Xfinity customers.

How to Get Connected

For a map of public Xfinity WiFi hotspots, which are located both indoors and outdoors in places such as shopping districts, parks, and businesses, visit Finder.wifi.xfinity.com.

8:10 a.m. Trees down across Savannah, Chatham County

From Joseph Schwartzburt of the Savannah Morning News, trees are down across the Savannah area.

8 a.m. More than 70% of Savannah-area without power

Georgia Power reports 113,746 customers in Chatham County are without power Friday morning after Hurricane Helene swept across south Georgia overnight.

Bryan County has 20,948 without power while Effingham has 27,196 without power.

7:50 a.m. Chatham County Government offices closed

From press release: Chatham County offices and facilities will be closed Friday, September 27^th due to effects from Hurricane Helene. The Chatham County Courthouse and Juvenile Courthouse will be closed. All dockets will be rescheduled.

As of 6:00 AM today, Hurricane Helene continues to affect our area. Chatham County is still under a Tropical Storm Warning, and a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 8:00 AM.

11:15 p.m. Follow the radar throughout the night as Hurricane Helene makes its way into Georgia

11:09 p.m. Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida

The hurricane has made landfall in the big bend of the Florida gulf coast.

10:36 p.m. Tornado Warning lifted for Savannah

The National Weather Service has lifted the tornado warning for Savannah and surrounding areas.

9:56 p.m. Tornado Warning issued once again for Savannah

Tornado Warning including Savannah GA, Bluffton SC and Garden City GA until 10:15 p.m. ET, according to NWS.

9:36 p.m. Tornado Warning issued for Richmond Hill

Tornado Warning continues for Richmond Hill GA until 9:45 p.m., according to the NWS

9:12 p.m. Savannah Tornado Warning extended

The tornado warning for Savannah has been extended to 9:45, the National Weather Service said. It also includes Rincon and Garden City.

9:01 p.m. Tornado Warning for Metter, Pulaski, Manassas

Tornado Warning continues for Metter GA, Pulaski GA and Manassas GA until 9:30 p.m. ET, according to the NWS.

8:46 p.m. Savannah under Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning including Savannah GA, Pooler GA and Garden City GA until 9:15 p.m., ET, according to NWS. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lower floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter.

8:20 p.m. Brunswick, St. Simons Island under Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning including Brunswick GA, Saint Simons Island GA and Everett GA until 8:45 p.m. ET, according to NWS.

6:40 p.m. Roads closing in Savannah

The city has closed “nearly 20 roads” and expects more closures Friday. Here is the list of closures, which can also be viewed online here:

Victory Drive at MLK

Cedar Street

51st (Hopkins to Stevens)

Jefferson at 39th and 38th

Magazine (Feely to Cornwall)

Montgomery at 52nd

Louisville at Lathrop (Railroad Overpass)

White Bluff Road at Johnston

Burbank (20 Burbank)

69th at Paulsen Street

Whitaker at Duffy

Paulsen at 60th

Ogeechee Rd. at Plymouth

Telfair south of Telfair Place (Garden City)

Bull at 37th

Corvair (Ford to Nash)

Abercorn at Amsterdam

W. 48th St. (Stanley to Edwin)

Thackery (Bull to Sylvan)

Chatham Parkway (Police Memorial to I-16)

Friday’s yard waste pickup is being moved to Saturday to allow for residents to add storm-related debris to the pickup, according to the press release. There will be no street sweepers Thursday evening.

The Recorder’s Court traffic docket scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow is now cancelled and will be rescheduled.

6:30 p.m. Hurricane Helene now a Category 4 storm

A NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft has reported the maximum sustained winds in Hurricane Helene are now 130 mph, making it a Category 4 hurricane, the hurricane center reported at 6:20 p.m. ET. The center of the storm is 120 miles west of Tampa and 165 miles south of Tallahassee.

5 p.m. Hurricane Helene wind speed increases

A 5 p.m. advisory boosted Hurricane Helene’s sustained speeds five miles per hour to 125. The hurricane remains a Category 3 storm that is about 130 miles west of Tampa, Florida.

4:35 p.m. Updated rainfall forecast for Georgia

Here’s an updated look at how much rain Georgia can expect from Hurricane Helene

4:17 p.m. Wind speeds expected to increase in Savannah

A graphic by Savannah Morning News reporter John Deem shows how wind speeds will increase overnight Thursday as Hurricane Helene makes landfall.

4:10 p.m. Updates for Savannah State University amid Hurricane Helene

From Savannah Morning News reporter Joseph Schwartzburt: Savannah State University issued an update on Thursday afternoon, stating, “As a precaution, Savannah State University will continue classes and university operations remotely on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. This will ensure continuity of learning and service to our students without compromising safety.” With the storm expected to subside by Friday afternoon, all SSU weekend events should be held as planned.

3:58 p.m. Flights affected by Hurricane Helene?

From state reporter Miguel Legoas: Augusta Regional Airport spokesperson Lauren Smith said Thursday morning that they have seen no major delays or cancelations. They do expect to see several diversions land in Augusta waiting out the weather in Atlanta.

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport spokesperson Lori Lynah said midday Thursday that they have only had a couple of cancelations so far. She went on to say they may see more later in the evening, but it’s impossible to know at this point.

For more on how flights are impacted, click HERE.

3:36 p.m. Bryan, Effingham Schools updates

From Savannah Morning News reporter Latrice Williams: The Effingham County School District announced Thursday it will close all schools Friday. The school district originally announced it would release students two hours early but made the change due to the uncertainty of Hurricane Helene’s impact in their area. Bryan County Schools made the same move, saying schools in the county will be closed Friday as well.

3:28 p.m. Georgia Power has 10,000 on ground in Georgia

From Georgia Power press release: As Hurricane Helene approaches the coast of Florida, Georgia Power is making its final preparations to respond to anticipated widespread damage and potential for extended power outages across the state. As the majority of the state of Georgia prepares to feel impacts from the storm, the company has aligned the right resources – more than 10,000 personnel on the ground currently – and continues to refine plans as the storm gets closer to ensure a safe and effective response. The National Hurricane Center forecasts high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes as Hurricane Helene enters the state. This follows the “storm before the storm” – including heavy rains over the last 24 hours which has already caused flooding and weakened trees.

3:15 p.m. Spectrum to offer free internet access points

From reporter Vanessa Countryman: The company will offer free, unlimited access to Spectrum Wi-Fi access points, ensuring that residents can maintain communication and access vital information throughout the hurricane’s impact.

To learn how to find an access point near you, click HERE.

2:50 p.m. Hurricane Helene strengthens to Category 3 storm

Hurricane Helene was boosted to a Category 3 storm around 2:30 p.m. as sustained winds have reached 120 mph.

2:40 p.m. Central Georgia being hit by tornadoes

Many areas in southcentral Georgia are under Tornado warnings, the latest near Fitzgerald. Check the National Weather Service and @NWStornado for the latest updates.

2:35 p.m. Georgia Southern game not impacted, yet, by Hurricane Helene

The blue and white rivals are set to face off again at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. While the inclement weather has required many school functions to be postponed, Saturday’s game is tentatively still on, according to Georgia Southern’s senior associate athletics director Bryan Johnston.

Read more about the rivalry HERE.

2:04 p.m. Worst of Helene to come overnight for Savannah

From John Deem of the Savannah Morning News: Forecasters expressed concern Thursday that the most significant impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Helene as it passes through the Savannah area and South Carolina Lowcountry likely will be felt after dark.

Read more about the future of Hurricane Helene Here.

1:55 p.m. Toombs County under Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning including Toombs County, GA until 2:15 p.m. ET, according to NWS

1:42 p.m. Dublin, East Dublin under Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning including Dublin GA and East Dublin GA until 2:15 p.m. ET, according to NWS.

1:25 p.m. Baxley under Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning including Baxley GA until 1:45 p.m. ET, according to NWS

1:11 p.m. Scenes from Savannah Street flooding

1:10 p.m. Tornado Warning for Dodge, Laurens and Wheeler counties

Tornado Warning continues for Dodge County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Wheeler County, GA until 1:30 p.m. ET

1:00 p.m. Tornado warning southwest of Savannah

Tornado Warning including Rockingham GA and Mershon GA until 1:15 p.m. ET, according to NWS

12:24 p.m. Savannah shelter times extended

From Savannah Morning News reporter Destini Ambus: As the outer raggedy fringes of Hurricane Helene begin to move over Savannah with high winds and heavy rain forecasted for later Thursday, those seeking daytime shelter are welcome to hunker down in Old Savannah City Mission.

Read more HERE.

12:10 p.m. Road closures in Port Wentworth

From Savannah Morning News reporter Destini Ambus: Port Wentworth joins the state of Georgia, Chatham County and other local cities in declaring an emergency for Hurricane Helene. Bonnybridge Rd., Evora St., Gordon St., and Dixie Rd. in Port Wentworth are all closed.

12:05 p.m. National Weather Service provides potential impact to Georgia

From the NWS: Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane later this evening. Impacts will begin across north and central Georgia later this afternoon, and preparations for (at least) tropical storm conditions need to be completed promptly if not already done.

11:45 a.m. Tornado Warning continues for Glynn County

Tornado Warning continues for Glynn County, GA until 11:45 a.m. ET.

11:40 a.m. Tornado Warning issued south of Savannah

Tornado Warning continues for Midway GA, Riceboro GA and Flemington GA until 11:45 a.m. ET.

11:30 a.m. Update from Savannah Mayor Van Johnson

From Savannah Morning News reporter Evan Lasseter: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said on Facebook live late Thursday morning there will be no curfew in Savannah Thursday night. The city previously announced curfews during portions of Tropical Storm Debby.

Johnson also said Chatham Area Transit will have “scaled back services” and is expected to announce its updated schedules for today and tomorrow in coming hours.

11:03 a.m. Travelling to Georgia-Alabama game?

From reporter Vanessa Countryman: To avoid the worst of the storm, it’s best to travel before the hurricane arrives or after the hurricane has passed, as Georgia is already seeing the affects of the storm now.

Read more about the Georgia-Alabama travel forecast HERE.

10:33 a.m. Tornado confirmed in Bluffton, S.C.

From Shellie Murdaugh in Bluffton: As Hurricane Helene continues to move towards Florida, the effects of the storm are already being felt in the South Carolina Lowcountry as a tornado was reported to have touched down in the Bluffton area Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston.

Read more about the touch down HERE.

10:30 a.m. Blood donations needed in Savannah

From Destini Ambus at the Savannah Morning News: Savannah’s community blood center, The Blood Connection, is urging the community to donate blood or platelets after Hurricane Helene to ensure surgeries and emergency operations can still happen.

Read more on how you can donate HERE.

10:25 a.m. Track Georgia power outages

From reporter Miguel Legoas: According to USA Today’s live “OFF THE GRID” tracker, Georgia has seen 15,323 outages within the last 72 hours as of 9:15 a.m. Currently the county with the highest number is Henry County just outside Atlanta with 6,945 outages. However, many more are expected in the south Georgia region.

You can track outages through Georgia Power’s outage map: Click here for power outage map

10:05 a.m. Some flooding on Savannah Roads

From Savannah Morning News reporter John Deem, Savannah streets were flooding Thursday morning as torrential rain swamped the area ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival.

More than 2 inches of rain had fallen at Hunter Army Airfield by 10 a.m. That total doesn’t include the heaviest precipitation, which has continued after 10 a.m.

Another 1.5 inches is forecast through Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Savannah, Augusta areas in Tornado Watch through Thursday night

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Georgia and South Carolina until 9 p.m. ET.

Tornado warning north of Augusta, Georgia

Tornado Warning continues for Evans GA, Edgefield SC and Clarks Hill SC until 8:30 a.m. ET, the National Weather Service announced.

Schools closed around the state of Georgia

Schools in Savannah and Athens are taking action before Hurricane Helene moves into the area.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) announced Wednesday afternoon that schools will dismiss early on Thursday, Sept. 26 and be closed for in-person instruction on Friday, Sept. 27.

In Athens, the University of Georgia closed campus Thursday and Friday while school systems in the area will be closed on Friday.

A complete list of Athens-area closings here.

Tornado Warning in Beaufort County, South Carolina

A tornado was spotted near Bluffton, S.C., just north of Hilton Head Island from a band from Hurricane Helene until 7:45 a.m. ET.

How to stay safe in a tornado

Forecasters say tornadoes are possible in the Savannah area and South Carolina Lowcountry Thursday through Friday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Helene move through the area.

Here are ways to prepare yourself for the possibility of tornadoes.

Read about them here.

Georgia rainfall predictions from Hurricane Helene

Below is the early projections for rainfall as Hurricane Helene crosses across the southeast.

What is a State of Emergency?

From reporter Miguel Legoas, Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency across the state which went into effect Tuesday and will continue until next Wednesday night.

So, what does a State of Emergency call for?

The order means Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency will have activated the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan and all resources are to be made available to help with the preparation, response, and recovery activities of affected areas. Included in those resources are the allocation of up to 500 Georgia National Guard troops to be used where necessary.

Read more here

FEMA’s steps to prepare for flooding

From reporter Vanessa Countryman, the following steps are what FEMA suggests to potential flooding victims.

The most effective measure is to purchase flood insurance to mitigate potential damage. Here are some other FEMA suggestions:

Know your flood risk

Take a household inventory

Store important documents

Read more here

Hurricane Helene affects Savannah-area football games

From Savannah Morning News sports reporter Dennis Knight, the following changes have occurred to GHSA high school football games:

Hurricane Helene is growing in strength and is expected to hit Florida’s coast on Thursday, but it is already affecting the high school sports scene in Georgia.

Benedictine announced that its Region 1-4A football opener originally scheduled for Friday night at Ware County has been moved to Monday, Sept. 30, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. at Ware County.

Read more about game changes here.

What is storm surge?

The USA TODAY has explained what storm surge is and how it can rapidly increase:

Hurricane and storm surge watches cover much of the Gulf Coast of Florida as Hurricane Helene is projected to strengthen into a major hurricane and move northward from the Caribbean into the Gulf of Mexico.

The sudden rise of water topped by already high and powerful waves could deliver a battering blow that can sweep homes off their foundations and flood low-lying areas miles inland.

View graphics and more about storm surge here.

This story was updated to add a video.

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Posted on September 29, 2024 by Camila Stella
A new drug approved by NHS bosses will mean thousands of people at risk of blindness will no longer need to receive monthly injections

By Luke Chafer

Published: 8:19 p.m. EDT, September 28, 2024 | Updated: 8:19 p.m. EDT, September 28, 2024

Thousands of people at risk of blindness will be spared monthly injections as NHS bosses approve a new drug that slows the progression of a debilitating eye problem.

The drug faricimab is offered to patients being treated for advanced retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

It is estimated that more than 11,000 people will benefit from the new drug, which is so effective it will require only three vaccinations a year compared to current monthly injections.

Experts say this could be a “big step” for patients suffering from the disease. RVO occurs when one of the small blood veins in the back of the eye becomes blocked by a clot. This allows blood and other fluids to enter the retina, causing bruising and swelling.

Over time, blindness can occur as the fluid buildup causes permanent damage to the eye. Studies suggest that 50,000 Brits suffer from RVO every year, with the majority being over 60 years old.

New drug faricimab saves thousands of people at risk of blindness from monthly injections (archive image above)

NHS bosses (pictured Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard) have approved the drug, which will be offered to patients being treated for advanced retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

Within two months of diagnosis, 80 percent of patients experience severe symptoms that result in blurred vision.

The exact cause of RVO is unknown, but several medical conditions make it more likely, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking.

Treatment must be done once a month through an injection into the eye.

“This means that patients spend a lot of time coming to the hospital,” says Dr. Christiana Dinah, consultant ophthalmologist at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

“This feels like a big step forward,” she adds. “The NHS spends thousands of hours each year carrying out these injections.”

“If we could reduce the number of procedures that need to be performed, it would free up doctors’ time and help address the worryingly long waiting lists we have.”

Roche eye expert Eelke Roos said: “People with this condition have a high treatment burden due to the frequency of injections. This causes great anxiety among patients and carers as they have to fit repeated clinic visits into their already busy lives.”

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