The death toll from Hurricane Helene in Georgia has jumped from 25 to 33 deaths across the state.
Gov. Brian Kemp updated the total at a news conference at the State Capitol on Thursday.
“I ask Georgians to keep these citizens and communities in your thoughts and prayers,” Kemp said.
All the victims have not been identified. The new deaths include a 40-year-old woman and 7-year-old who died in a house fire after a tree fell in Washington County.
Kemp also said three people died in Chatham County from carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator.
LIVE Team 2 coverage of the recovery across Georgia, on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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POWER OUTAGES IN GEORGIA
As of Thursday morning, the governor said about 85% of Georgia Power customers have power again. The crews hope to increase that number to 90% by Friday.