On the April 7th edition: Floyd County moves to stabilize its fire-damaged courthouse; Georgia Tech students consider sustainability in space; And there’s good reason to think recovering from Hurricane Helene will take much longer than just a few years.
It's now been over 1.5 years since Hurricane Helene cut a path across Georgia. Since then, people in the 62 affected counties have been rebuilding homes, routines and their sense of security. But there is good reason to believe the recovery is only beginning.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. This comes two months after U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock reported that nearly $500 million in relief was unpaid.
The federal shutdown halted Georgia’s talks with the federal government over half a billion dollars in aid for farm and timber owners who took losses from Hurricane Helene. Georgia’s agriculture commissioner hopes applications may open a few weeks after the federal government does.
Tim Lowrimore, president and CEO of the Georgia Forestry Association, talks about his industry's future after a year of storm recovery and mill closures.
A popular rafting river in the Appalachian mountains is still closed a year after Hurricane Helene, because there's just too much debris. Now, rafting guides have come together to help clean it up.
As Georgia enters what has been predicted to be an above average hurricane season, many in the state are still far from recovering from last year's storms.
As more hurricanes hit the U.S. in unprecedented ways, we need to become better prepared to face the challenges that might arise. This is a guide to help you collect essential items into three bags to prepare for extreme water-related scenarios.
NWS meteorologist David Nadler explains how Georgia prepares for hurricanes, the impact of Hurricane Helene, and what to expect at the peak of hurricane season.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has pledged to start paying out tens of billions in aid to victims of Hurricane Helene later this month. But delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops.
