Georgia to receive more than $119M in Helene relief, Biden administration says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia will receive more than $119 million in federal funding to aid the recovery effort from Hurricane Helene, according to the Biden administration.

The money is part of more than $1.8 billion approved for recovery efforts nationwide.

According to the administration, the money includes assistance for both individuals and state governments as recovery continues.

The administration said four disaster recovery centers are open in Valdosta, Douglas, Sandersville and Augusta. The centers have disaster survivor assistance Team members and staff from the U.S. Small Business Administration ready to help those affected by Helene and Milton.

Approximately 982,930 households in Georgia are eligible for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to the administration. The administration said,” people who may not be eligible for SNAP in normal circumstances can participate if they meet specific criteria, including disaster income limits and qualifying disaster-related expenses.”

The administration estimated that Georgian agriculture producers have received more than $207 million in indemnities.