Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's $40.5 billion budget this week, a portion of which will go toward recovery from Hurricane Helene, including rebuilding roads and structures and grants that can be used to repair homes.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed an amended state budget that will boost state spending on relief for Hurricane Helene and provide another round of state income tax rebates

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an amended state budget on Thursday that will boost state spending on relief for Hurricane Helene and provide another round of state income tax rebates.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a record $40.5 billion mid-year budget Thursday that prioritizes hurricane relief and invests heavily in school safety and Georgia’s prison system while providing relief to the state’s taxpayers.