AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta ranks #5 out of 279 applicants in Georgia for “total obligated funding” from Federal Emergency Management Funds (FEMA) to recover from Hurricane Helene, city officials announced Tuesday.
The announcement was made at a Public Safety committee meeting on Oct. 28. In a press release, the city stated the standing reflects the hard work to continue Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
“Our recovery progress is a direct result of teamwork, persistence, and the dedication of everyperson involved in this process,” said City Administrator Tameka Allen. “We’re incrediblyproud of how far we’ve come, this is a testament to what can be accomplished when government agencies work together for the people they serve.”…