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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Berrien County A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center is open in Berrien County to give survivors another option to learn about the types of assistance available, get help applying for federal assistance, receive updates on their applications and learn about the appeals process. The center’s location and hours are…

  From October 23 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), led a bicameral push alongside U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA-04) to Michael Sload, the CEO of KIK Consumer Products, the company that owns and operates the BioLab in Conyers, GA, urging responses to a series of questions about the company’s plans to address long-standing safety lapses and…

October 20, 2024 Dear Georgian, My office is continuing to coordinate with federal, state, and local officials after Hurricane Helene to ensure proper response. To keep updated on Hurricane Helene response efforts, visit my Hurricane Resources tab. As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency or…

By Senior Airman Whitney Gillespie MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – The 23rd Wing relocated the aircraft before Hurricane Helene impacted the base, which brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing downed trees and flooding in some low-lying areas. The evacuation prevented damages to the base’s aircraft, ensuring the 23rd Wing’s mission continuation…

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Lowndes County, Georgia – The 23rd Force Support Squadron’s Military and Family Readiness Center hosted its annual Fall Career Fair at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 17, 2024. The event featured more than 50 booths, showcasing a wide range of career opportunities and offering Airmen a glimpse into potential career…

By Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial, 93 AGOW FORT RILEY, Kansas  – Teams of Combat Weather Airmen from across the Air Force competed in Thunder Challenge 2024, Oct. 7-9, 2024, at Fort Riley, Kansas. Thunder Challenge is an annual competition designed to test tactical proficiencies necessary for a battlefield environment and Combat Weather Airmen’s ability to…

GEORGIA – Employees or self-employed Georgians who became unemployed as a direct consequence of Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene may be eligible to receive Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Receiving this assistance does not affect your ability to apply for or receive other FEMA assistance. Disaster Unemployment Assistance is a FEMA-funded, state managed federal program…

From October 15 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) provided an update on federal efforts to help Georgia families and communities in need recover from the damaging impacts of Hurricane Helene during remarks to the Georgia NAACP’s 82nd Annual Convention, held virtually due to the storm’s devastating effects across large swaths of the state. The Senator…

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From October 9   WATCH: Senator Reverend Warnock Discusses Faith, Family, and Service in New Episode of PBS’ “Breaking Bread with Alexander”   Washington, D.C. – In a recently-aired episode of PBS’ Breaking Bread with Alexander, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) joined journalist and host Alexander Heffner in his hometown of Savannah to discuss how…