Gov. Brian Kemp and other lawmakers wanted FEMA to swiftly declare roughly 90 counties a disaster. The agency initially declared 11 counties a federal disaster.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended federal assistance to residents in 30 additional Georgia counties following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Dozens of people have come together to donate to Hurricane Helene relief. Truist foundation announced they will donate $1 million to communities that were the most impacted by the storm.