The part of Georgia expected to be hit by the hurricane is primarily the southern and coastal regions, including areas near Savannah. Hurricane Helene, for example, was forecast to make landfall near Florida's Big Bend and then move into southern Georgia, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge, and coastal flooding. Inland areas of Georgia, including parts of north and central Georgia, could also experience heavy rains leading to flash flooding, tornadoes, and power outages as the storm moves through the state

. Specifically, southern Georgia is expected to see the heaviest impacts early on, with strong winds and heavy rain entering the state first. Coastal areas like Savannah may face flooding from the storm surge. Meanwhile, north and central Georgia, including metro Atlanta, could face significant rainfall (4-10 inches forecasted) and flash flooding risks, as well as tornado threats as the storm progresses inland

. Overall, the hurricane threat in Georgia tends to come from storms moving northward from the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean, affecting both coastal and inland areas

. The exact landfall location and impacted regions can vary with each storm, but southern and coastal Georgia are generally the first and most directly affected areas.