Georgia takes aim at timber in wake of Hurricane Helene

Ossoff blasts Trump administration's decision to deny Georgia Hurricane Helene relief extension
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff is not happy with the Trump Administration's decision to deny the Peach State's request for extended Hurricane Helene relief.
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.
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.
Kemp says he expected denial of FEMA extension from Helene, money already in budget
Kemp meanwhile said they anticipated the denial and put money into the amended state budget to help those governments cover some of those costs. He says it remains one of his top priorities.
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 admin denies request to extend FEMA application deadline in Georgia
The Trump administration denied Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s request to extend the deadline for Hurricane Helene victims to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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.
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.
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."
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.
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Georgia House passes tax bills for gas taxes, HB 581 deadline, Helene relief
The Georgia House of Representatives passed two tax bills and a resolution, focusing on property tax relief, motor fuel tax ...
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Georgia lawmakers advance tax breaks to offset hurricane damage for timberland owners
A pair of hurricane-related tax relief bills largely aimed at helping farmers and timberland owners easily cleared both ...
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Georgia House Approves $40.5 Billion Budget with Boost for Hurricane Helene Relief and Future Super Bowl Preparations
Georgia House passes a $40.5 billion budget, focusing on Hurricane Helene relief and future event preparations.
Here's what rivers in North Georgia and metro Atlanta are expected to flood Thursday
There are over 40 river gauges currently in flood stage across north and central Georgia. As shown in the graphic below, ...
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Eric Church Buys Land to Build a Neighborhood For Hurricane Victims
Just a few months after he committed to a rebuilding project in Hurricane Helene-ravaged areas in North Carolina, Eric Church is making good on that promise. According to local news station WSOC-TV ...
FEMA curbing some hurricane help, and Ossoff is not happy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency this week denied Georgia’s request for an extension of full federal financial ...
Need more help? Here's where Augusta's Helene disaster recovery center is moving
The Augusta disaster recovery center for Hurricane Helene victims at the Hub for Community Innovation will permanently close on February 14th and reopen on February 18th at the Diamond Lakes Branch ...
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FEMA Approves More Than $614.7 Million for Recovery in Georgia
In the months since Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than ...