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Coweta County Sheriff's Office collecting relief supplies for Emanuel County

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Published  October 2, 2024 7:48pm EDT
Coweta County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Georgia Sheriffs' Association helps rural areas

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association is trying to help out rural counties that were hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In Coweta County, the focus is residents in Emmanuel County.

In brief:

    • Georgia Sheriffs' Association leads hurricane disaster relief in rural areas.
    • Coweta County Sheriff's Office targets aid for hard-hit Emanuel County.
    • Emanuel County's needs are acute despite less attention due to its size.
    • Coweta partners with Niagra Bottling to supply water and essential goods.
    • Ongoing urgency for donations in south Georgia with efforts to end Thursday.

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Sheriffs' Association is spearheading disaster relief efforts to support rural counties devastated by Hurricane Helene, with sheriff’s offices across the state collecting donations to assist those in need. 

In Coweta County, the sheriff's office has adopted Emanuel County as the focus of its relief efforts. Emanuel County, located along Interstate 16 between Macon and Savannah, is home to approximately 22,000 people and was severely impacted by the hurricane. Despite the smaller size and rural nature of the county, residents there are in dire need of assistance. 

Emanuel County is not getting as much attention as the larger places, but they are still in very dire need. 

The Coweta Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Niagra Bottling in Newnan to provide pallets of water and transportation for the supplies to Swainsboro, the county seat of Emanuel County. Goods being collected include tarps, batteries, toiletries, canned goods, diapers, baby formula, and first aid supplies.  

While many relief efforts are underway across south Georgia, officials emphasize that the need remains great. The sheriff’s office will continue collecting through Thursday. 

Sources:

  • Georgia Sheriffs' Association; Coweta County Sheriff's Office