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Columbia County finishes final pass of hurricane debris; residents now responsible for remaining piles
Summary
County Manager Scott Johnson said Columbia County completed its final, FEMA-eligible pass of debris removal after the storm, marking the 180-day cutoff for FEMA reimbursement. State officials have pledged to cover the county—s 25% cost share, and residents were told they must remove any debris placed in the right of way going forward.
Columbia County Manager Scott Johnson said the county completed its final pass of debris removal following the recent storm, and that residents who still have debris must now arrange for its removal themselves.
Johnson told listeners the county reached the 180-day mark for debris pickup as of yesterday, a milestone tied to FEMA reimbursement rules. "We have completed the final pass of debris here in Columbia County," he said.
The county manager said FEMA covers 75% of eligible debris-removal costs and that the local share is 25 percent. Johnson said officials in the Georgia governor's office and the…
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