This story was updated on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 5:29 p.m.
President Joe Biden spoke about federal aid given to farmers and producers affected by Helene while delivering remarks in Ray City, Georgia, Thursday afternoon.
Ray City is about 18 miles north of Valdosta, one of the areas in rural Georgia hit the hardest by Helene. Crews are still removing debris in Ray City, and many residents are still without power.
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