Georgia, Hurricane Helene

Georgia lawmakers step up for Hurricane Helene victims
Tax relief bills targeting victims of Hurricane Helene cleared both chambers of the General Assembly Tuesday. The Georgia House unanimously passed legislation exempting from taxation disaster relief payments,
Trump administration denies Georgia extension on Hurricane Helene debris help. What we know
Georgia leaders sent a letter to President Donald Trump after the state was denied an extension on the federal share for debris removal post Helene.
White House denies Georgia’s request for extended Hurricane Helene relief deadline
FEMA said they would not issue another extension for Georgia and several other states to apply for federal relief funds.
Georgia takes aim at timber in the wake of Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Georgia lawmakers are considering a series of bills that would help Georgia timber industry.
White House Denies Georgia FEMA Funding Extension
Kemp, a Republican, had requested the deadline extension in January. Initially, Georgia had been given a 120-day extension for FEMA applications that came to an end on February 3. FEMA had given 180-day extensions to Florida and South Carolina.
Trump's administration denies extension for hurricane relief in Georgia
In a letter from FEMA to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, the organization states, "the increased level of funding you have requested...is not warranted."
Georgia House Speaker asks Trump to extend deadline for Hurricane Helene aid
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is urging President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance.
Ossoff, Warnock urge Secretary of Agriculture to release funds for Georgia farmers post Helene
U.S. Sens. Ossoff and Warnock are pushing for the federal government to release $21 billion allocated to Georgia farmers hurt ...
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New webpage providing Columbia Co. residents debris removal completion following Hurricane Helene
A new webpage dedicated to providing Columbia County residents with up-to-date information of the completion of debris ...
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More than $1.7 million raised to aid farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, more than 40 agriculture organizations joined forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm.
I-TEAM: Homeowners left feeling uninsured months after Hurricane Helene
Homeowners are still battling settlement offers from insurance companies five months after Hurricane Helene. As time goes by, ...
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FEMA to host Housing Resource Fair to help with hurricane recovery
FEMA will host a Housing Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Carver Village ...
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Traffic lights replaced near Valdosta State University five months after Helene
After months of stop signs, Baytree and Sustella finally have working traffic lights, easing safety concerns for drivers.
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These two students at UNG created an app to help hurricane victims
Recently, two students at the University of North Georgia created an app aimed at helping people find available resources in ...
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Ga., S.C. Helene debris cleanup ramps up before winter weather
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As winter weather approaches, crews are working to remove Helene debris in Georgia and South ...