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2024 KAOLIN FESTIVAL UPDATE
As we all know, our county as well as others was hit very hard by Hurricane Helene. The Chamber, along with city and county officials, and too many volunteers to individually name have been focusing this week on post-Helene recovery efforts to include managing multiple donation drive efforts and community food drives. But now the Kaolin Festival is on our minds and we know it has been on yours as well. We are thankful for all the calls and emails we have received concerning the Kaolin Festival because that lets us know each of you are passionate about this festival and our community. We have taken into consideration so many factors and in conjunction with local leaders have decided to officially postpone the 2024 Kaolin Festival until Nov. 16th. We feel that this is in the best interest of the community – to make sure our local businesses, vendors, parade participants, and everyone involved has the opportunity to take care of their own recovery after Helene and have time to prepare for the festival. We understand that this may be a disappointment to some but we hope that you will understand that we do not make this decision lightly and made this decision with everyone’s best interest in mind. We very much look forward to our community coming together to celebrate our county.
The full plans & activities for the Kaolin Festival will remain the same.
If you are a parade participant, market/food vendor, or a non-profit vendor who has submitted an application/fee, and have any questions, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 478-552-3288 on Monday.
Thank you again for your patience and support! We can't wait to celebrate on a beautiful fall day with you in November!


 

FEMA Personnel Working in Counties
FEMA is currently conducting Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) missions for citizens living in counties which are included in the federal disaster declaration.  These missions may be conducted by FEMA personnel going door-to-door, knocking on doors, asking if the resident(s) wishes to register for disaster assistance through FEMA.
All FEMA employees will have a government issued Personal Identification Verification (PIV) card with their photo on it.  If there are questions about the legitimacy of anyone who presents themselves as a FEMA employee, do not hesitate to contact the Lead Security Manager from FEMA.  His contact details are:
Nicholas Soriano
Supervisory Program Manager
Office of the Chief Security Officer I FEMA I DHS
(202) 436-1509
Nicholas.soriano@fema.dhs.gov
 
 
Red Cross will also be canvasing the county as well.
 
 
DEBRIS COLLECTION INFORMATION:
1. Place vegetation and construction debris on the right of way for pickup
2. Keep vegetation and construction debris in separate piles and out of the roadway
3. The Contractor cannot come onto private property
4. Debris will be picked up County wide including inside of all City Limits on all county owned roads and city owned streets
5. The Georgia DOT will pickup debris on all State Routes
6. Pickup will start on Monday, October 7th
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
 
 
TARPS are available at the Davisboro, Riddleville, Harrison, Tennille, and Sandersvlle Fire stations starting Friday October 4th

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

Home_Disaster_Loan_Flyer 091824.pdf

HH Resource List.pdf