Brantley County wildfire recovery efforts ongoing
Key Questions
What assistance is available for Brantley County wildfire recovery?
SBA disaster loans are available to support recovery. AT&T donated $25,000 to Second Harvest, and a student-led donation drive is also underway. Recovery efforts remain in the early stages.
How much damage did the Brantley County wildfires cause?
The fires burned 40,000 acres and destroyed over 100 homes. Burn restrictions and the local state of emergency were lifted on June 3, though drought conditions persist.
What is the current drought status in South Georgia after the wildfires?
Exceptional drought conditions have largely disappeared in South Georgia. However, overall drought persists in the region following the fires.
SBA disaster loans available, AT&T donated $25,000 to Second Harvest, student-led donation drive. Fires burned 40,000 acres, destroyed over 100 homes. Burn restrictions and local state of emergency lifted June 3, but drought persists. Recovery in early stages.