FEMA sends millions more to Georgia for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Coffee, Jefferson, Jeff Davis and Burke counties received the largest shares of the latest FEMA funding package for recovery, debris removal and management costs.
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Coffee, Jefferson, Jeff Davis and Burke counties received the largest shares of the latest FEMA funding package for recovery, debris removal and management costs.
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