Governor Brian Kemp is shown speaking behind a podium, surrounded by officials from Chatham County.

Caption

Governor Brian Kemp and Chatham County officials updated members of the media on the approach of Hurricane Milton on October 9th, 2024.

Credit: Benjamin Payne / GPB Photo

The University of Georgia today put its initial estimate of Hurricane Helene's damage to Georgia agriculture's industry at $6 billion.

Governor Brian Kemp has shed some light on how Georgia went from 11 to 41 counties declared major disaster areas after Helene.

Hurricane Milton evacuees from Florida are watching and waiting for news about their homes.  Many of them are staying in Georgia.