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Kemp, Hurricane Helene and Georgia

Gov. Kemp suspends gas tax in Georgia in effort to help recovery from Helene

In an effort to aid relief from Hurricane Helene for Georgians across the state, Gov. Brian Kemp announced he was suspending the state's gas tax on Tuesday. In an executive order handed down by Kemp,

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1h

Gov. Kemp suspends gas tax to soften blow from Hurricane Helene

With large swaths of Georgia struggling to recover from hurricane damage, Gov. Brian Kemp late Tuesday suspended the state’s gas tax.

Kemp suspends Georgia’s gasoline tax in wake of Helene

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visited Augusta on Monday to get a look at damage from Hurricane Helene, meet with local officials and explain how the state is helping victims.

Albany (GA) WALB on MSN · 1h

Helene aftermath: Gov. Kemp suspends gas tax, extends state of emergency

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday evening that he was suspending Georgia’s gas tax and extending the state of emergency he declared last week in response to Hurricane Helene.

Kemp tours Helene damage in Augusta

Kemp tours Helene damage in Augusta and pledges to push for fast federal disaster aid for Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp joined several elected officials, emergency responders, and other officials Monday in Augusta-Richmond County as the area begins to slowly rebuild from the devastation caused when the remnants of Hurricane Helene struck the region and numerous other communities across the state early Friday.

FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN · 1d

Kemp tours Helene aftermath in Augusta

The clean-up from Helene continues across Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp visited Augusta area. FOX 5's Tyler Fingert has the story.

The Augusta Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Helene live updates from Augusta: Gov. Brian Kemp seeks federal aid, says 'at least' 25 dead

More than 220,000 Augustans were without power after Hurricane Helene barreled through the area Friday morning. The Category 4 storm made landfall Thursday night along Florida's Big Bend coast. While the National Weather Service noted there was potential for wind from 58 to 73 mph,

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Kemp to visit Augusta to assess storm damage, cleanup. Press briefing information

Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will visit Richmond County on Monday to assess the damage caused by Hurricane ...

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Kamala Harris coming to Augusta to see hurricane damage

President Joe Biden issues a major disaster declaration in Georgia and orders federal aid for individuals to supplement state ...

Governor Kemp & First Lady Kemp to tour Helene damage in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp along with other local and state leaders in Augusta Monday ...

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In Augusta, price gouging, curfews as Gov. Kemp reacts to Hurricane Helene devastation

After making landfall Thursday, Hurricane Helene dumped over 40 trillion gallons of rain across the southeast.

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Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp briefing the CSRA on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

Governor Kemp said he spoke to President Biden who offered resources, and he submitted an expedited emergency declaration to ...

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Augusta community in shambles after Hurricane Helene

Neighborhoods were left in disarray from the storm's strong winds, which toppled trees and knocked down power lines.

Gov. Kemp updates Augusta community on recovery

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was in Augusta on Monday with an update on the state’s reaction to Hurricane Helene.

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Biden approves Helene disaster declaration for 40+ Georgia counties, including cities of Valdosta and Augusta

Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia's congressional delegation had requested a disaster declaration for dozens more counties.

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'Unprecedented': Governor urges patience as Augusta slowly shakes off hurricane paralysis

"Literally, this hurricane, it's like a 250-mile-wide tornado had hit," said Kemp, surrounded by local and state leaders ...

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