Helene death toll in Georgia rises sharply - Statesboro Herald

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.

Helene death toll in Georgia rises sharply

Gov. Kemp: At least 25 Georgians died in the storm

A power line is down on South Edgewood Drive as Statesboro and Bulloch County cope with the effects of Hurricane Helene on Saturday, Sept. 28. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

Hurricane Helene — A power line is down on South Edgewood Drive as Statesboro and Bulloch County cope with the effects of Hurricane Helene on Saturday, Sept. 28. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

ATLANTA — The death toll from Hurricane Helene in Georgia shot up significantly during the weekend.

Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter