(ATLANTA) -- The State Operations Center was activated on September 2 in response to the threat of Tropical Storm Hanna on the state. Due to the current track of Hanna and its diminished threat to Georgia, the State Operations Center will deactivate this evening at 7 p.m.

Media inquires should be directed to the GEMA Public Affairs Office by calling (404) 635-7019/7022/7026/7318. After hours, call GEMA Communications Center, who will contact the public affairs officer on duty.