GEORGIA (WRBL) — Following the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, it was announced by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper and United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins that the state will receive federal funding.

The state will receive approximately $531,236,000 in federal funds for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, according to the commissioner.

A press release that was issued out on Tuesday by Harper says that the state's Block Grant Program will cover future economic losses, infrastructure losses, and timber losses caused by the storm.

Gov. Brian Kemp reacted to the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter in a post that said:

"Great news for Georgia’s farming families and our No. 1 industry! Commissioner Harper and his

@GAD

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