Valdosta works to clear Hurricane Helene debris from local waterways

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Valdosta works to clear Hurricane Helene debris from local waterways

Valdosta is clearing out the last bit of hurricane debris from three local waterways. The city received a federal EWP reimbursement of over $1 million to remove debris caused by Hurricane Helene. Cleanup locations include Three Mile Branch, Two Mile Branch, and Hightower Creek, with completion expected by mid-January. Watch the video below to see how this came to fruition a year after the storms. Valdosta Begins Final Push to Clear Hurricane Hel…