Congressman Clyde pledges support during Fern recovery tour
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde spent the week traveling across White, Habersham, and Rabun counties to assess damage from Winter Storm Fern.
Clyde met with county leaders, emergency managers, utility officials, and first responders to receive updates on storm impacts, power restoration, debris removal, and ongoing recovery operations. He also visited shelters and utility staging areas to thank crews and volunteers working in difficult conditions to restore services.
He expressed gratitude to those involved with response and recovery efforts.
“From state and local officials to volunteers and Georgia National Guard troops, the quality of assistance and level of coordination have truly been remarkable,” Congressman Clyde said.
In White County, Clyde met with County Manager Derick Canupp, Commission Chairman Travis Turner, Public Safety Director David Murphy, and Assistant County Manager Shanda Murphy to discuss storm damage, debris removal, and recovery timelines. He also toure…