Valdosta Receives $2 Million Grant to Upgrade Stormwater Infrastructure After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Is Headed for Georgians’ Electric Bills

A new storm recovery charge could soon hit Georgia Power customers’ bills, as climate change drives more destructive weather across the state.By Ryan KrugmanHurricane Helene may be long over, but its costs are poised to land on Georgians’ electricity bills. After the storm killed 37 people in Georgia and caused billions in damage in September 2024, Georgia Power is seeking permission from state regulators to pass recovery costs on to customers.

Valdosta receives $2 million grant to upgrade stormwater infrastructure after Hurricane Helene

Valdosta is receiving a $2 million grant to strengthen stormwater infrastructure in areas heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Valdosta receives $2 million grant to upgrade stormwater infrastructure after Hurricane HeleneThe funding comes from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs through the OneGeorgia Hurricane Disaster Relief Program.City Engineer Ben O'Dowd says the grant allows the city to accelerate improveme…

EdNC's Hurricane Helene Playbook: Lessons learned from liaisons for homeless students

Editor’s note: This article is part of EdNC’s playbook on Hurricane Helene. Other articles in the playbook are available here. School districts faced unprecedented challenges when Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Four western North Carolina school... The post EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: Lessons learned from liaisons for homeless students appeared first on EdNC.