Georgia, Hurricane Helene and Trump administration

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 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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Georgia lawmakers step up for Hurricane Helene victims
Tax relief bills targeting victims of Hurricane Helene cleared both chambers of the General Assembly Tuesday. The Georgia House unanimously passed legislation exempting from taxation disaster relief payments,
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Trump admin denies request to extend FEMA application deadline in GA
The Trump administration denied Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's request to extend the deadline for Hurricane Helene victims to ...
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 ...
Georgia lawmakers file bill to protect first responders from harassment at emergency scenes
Georgia lawmakers filed a new bill to help protect emergency responders from harassment while working to save lives.
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FEMA approves over $614 million for recovery in Georgia
FEMA has announced that it has approved more than $614 million in federal disaster assistance following the 2024 storms that ...
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 ...
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Answer Your Phone: FEMA may be calling about housing resources
FEMA is reaching out to eligible Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene through the Home Key housing initiative, a program ...
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FEMA moves to Satilla Regional Library, representatives still assisting with disaster relief
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Coffee County closed permanently last week. FEMA representatives relocated to the U.S.
Augusta FEMA disaster recovery center moves to new location
The new FEMA disaster recovery center in Richmond County has opened and updated its new schedule on Tuesday. The new site ...