GEORGIA (WALB) — FEMA approved more than $51 million for 13 recovery and mitigation projects across Georgia following Hurricane Helene.

The funding includes $22 million to temporarily shelter about 1,500 displaced survivors at more than 100 hotels.

Satilla Rural Electric will receive $17 million to restore power and repair utilities in Appling and Jeff Davis counties.

Nashville will receive nearly $2.9 million to remove storm debris from public areas.

Albany is set to receive more than $720,000 to repair utilities.

Several other communities will also receive federal reimbursement, including Berrien and Irwin counties and Augusta’s Family YMCA.

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