Ga. 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.
NC lawmakers weigh new aid for Hurricane Helene, drafting up $500 million in new spending
State lawmakers are preparing to spend an additional $500 million in relief for western North Carolina, laying the groundwork for their fourth aid package since Hurricane Helene and the first of 2025.
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.
NC House bill suggests $500M in Helene relief after Governor asks for $1B
Governor Josh Stein says the one billion dollars he’s requesting for continued recovery in Western North Carolina is just the beginning and he will be asking for more. But on Tuesday, three Republican Representatives filed a bill to spend $500 million on relief.
State lawmakers meet to debate how to spend an additional $500 million on Helene relief funding for western NC
State lawmakers will meet again Wednesday to debate spending an additional $500 million on Helene relief for western North Carolina. Republican legislative leaders made the announcement Tuesday, a day after Democratic Gov.
Watch woman reunited with late son's photos that were lost in Hurricane Helene
When a hurricane destroyed her home, a mom thought her late son's photos were gone for good, but a miracle brought them back.
TDOT receives over $9 million for aiding in Helene debris cleanup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation will receive $9.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
Final passes underway in Augusta to remove debris caused by Hurricane Helene
Ceres Environmental, the debris contractor, has removed approximately 2.4 million cubic yards of vegetative debris in the ...
Bays Mountain Park receives $150k for Hurricane Helene recovery
Bays Mountain Park announced Friday it received a $150,000 grant to help recover from Hurricane Helene damage. The grant ...
Highland Brewing launches new beer to aid hurricane-affected hospitality workers
Highland Brewing announced the kick-off for the Thirst for Good campaign with the release of its Highland Haze beer. Proceeds ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Homeland Security Secretary Noem to visit Helene survivors in western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday to see how the ...