GAINESVILLE, GA — This week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) visited White, Habersham, and Rabun Counties to assess the damage left behind by Winter Storm Fern and to meet with local officials amidst ongoing recovery efforts.

“I’m incredibly thankful to everyone involved in helping with response and recovery efforts in the wake of Winter Storm Fern,” said Clyde. “From state and local officials to volunteers and Georgia National Guard troops, the quality of assistance and level of coordination have truly been remarkable. My team and I will stay engaged with our local, state, and federal partners as recovery efforts continue, and I remain focused on advocating for our Ninth District communities impacted by the storm to receive the support and resources they need.”

White County

Rep. Clyde meets with White County Manager Derick Canupp, Chairman Travis Turner, Public Safety Director David Murphy, and Assistant County Manager Shanda Murphy to discuss storm impacts, debris removal, and ongoing recovery operations

Rep. Clyde tours the American Red Cross-managed shelter at White County’s Recreation Center at Yonah Preserve

Rep. Clyde thanks Georgia National Guard troops deployed to White County

Habersham County

Rep. Clyde receives update on storm impacts and Habersham EMC’s power restoration process from Habersham EMC President & CEO Bryan Ferguson, Habersham County Manager Tim Sims, and Georgia System Operations President & CEO Greg Ford

Rep. Clyde visits Habersham EMC

Rabun County

Rep. Clyde gets firsthand look at Georgia Power’s restoration efforts

Rep. Clyde visits Georgia Power crews hard at work to restore power in Rabun County

Rep. Clyde receives an update from Georgia Power’s Northeast Area Manager Jeremy Spradlin on restoration progress | Special thank you to Battle Branch Baptist Church for hosting Georgia Power’s operating base