Georgia, Hurricane Helene

Georgia House moves to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief
Georgia’s state House wants to spend more on Hurricane Helene relief and is cutting some of Gov. Brian Kemp’s prison and construction spending proposals to do so.
Deadline approaches for Georgians to apply for FEMA relief due to Hurricane Helene
There are four ways to apply for assistance: Call toll-free 800-621-3362. Survivors can also contact the Georgia Call Center Monday through Saturday at 678-547-2861 for assistance with their application. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers. For locations and hours, go online to fema.gov/drc. The deadline to apply is midnight on Feb. 8.
State senators introduce TREES Act to help with timber recovery in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
In response to the widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene to Georgia’s farming and timber industries, several state senators filed legislation to provide relief to those impacted by the storm’s damage.
Georgia House OKs revised spending plan with hundreds of millions for prisons, hurricane relief
The state House backed a revised $40.5 billion spending plan for this year that sets aside hundreds of millions of dollars for hurricane relief and to close security gaps in the state’s prisons. As of now,
Georgia House budget: Millions for hurricane relief, Super Bowl 62 and other priorities
The House of Representatives Thursday approved a revised 2025 budget that includes billions of dollars in spending on everything from hurricane relief to prisons and more.
Kemp requests $614M in Georgia hurricane relief
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget to include more than $614 million in hurricane relief.
Hurricane debris crews making final pass in some parts of Augusta
Some parts of Augusta are getting their final pass by crews who are picking up debris from Hurricane Helene. What's the ...
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Mid-year State Budget Sails Through Georgia House
The Georgia House passed a $40.5B mid-year budget, boosting hurricane relief, prison staffing, water projects, and school ...
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Georgia House approves the state’s amended 2025 budget
ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia House overwhelmingly approves the state’s amended 2025 budget that includes millions for Hurricane ...
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Georgia Lawmakers Advance Budget Plans After Snowstorm as Kemp Proposes $1 Billion Taxpayer Refund
Georgia Capitol's third week sees budget hearings resume and proposals discussed, including Governor Kemp's plan to return a ...
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Georgia House budget boosts funding for Hurricane Helene relief
The Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday unveiled an amended 2025 budget that boosts Hurricane Helene relief and reshuffles spending in the state’s troubled prisons.
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FEMA to host housing resource fair for Hurricane Helene survivors in Valdosta
Join FEMA on February 8 to connect with housing resources, local organizations, and financial assistance for recovery.
The way hurricanes kill is changing. Helene shows how.
Rain, which led to flooding and landslides, was the most deadly part of the storm, followed by wind. Read more at ...
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Georgia’s massive $16.5 billion budget reserve dwarfs that of neighboring states
Gov. Brian Kemp credits Georgia's healthy budget surplus to conservative budgeting and balanced spending, but the state isn't alone in having a large cash reserve.