One year after Hurricane Helene, Georgians are rethinking storm readiness

Fallen trees and debris on the side of the road in Lowndes County after Hurricane Helene. (Courtesy of Meghan Barwick, Lowndes County)

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It’s been a year since Hurricane Helene rampaged through the center of Georgia, quickly becoming one of the deadliest and most damaging hurricanes in state history. 

Now, the hardest-hit areas are rebuilding, and many people are changing how they prepare for the next storm.