Augusta showed off its hospitality to thousands of Hurricane Matthew evacuees, but officials say lessons can be learned from the rare occurrence. Thousands fled coastal areas by car to the homes of friends and family and an estimated 22,000 stayed in Augusta hotels. Hundreds of patients were evacuated to Augusta hospitals and nursing homes. read more
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