Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, stated, 'Our Augusta community has suffered catastrophic and historic impact from Hurricane Helene. We currently are assessing the effects at Augusta National Golf Club.' This reflects the significant challenges faced by the community in the wake of the storm.
Ridley emphasized the club's priorities by saying, 'In the meantime, our focus and efforts are foremost with our staff, neighbors, and business owners in Augusta. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as well as everyone throughout Georgia and the Southeast who have been affected.' This highlights the club's commitment to community support.
After Hurricane Helene, significant damage was reported at Augusta with tropical storm-force winds. A gust reached 82 mph at Augusta Regional Airport, leading to trees falling on houses and roads, affecting the community dramatically.
Governor Brian Kemp reported, 'At least 15 people were killed in Georgia, and the storm left more than 1 million people without power in the state.' These statistics illustrate the severe impact of Hurricane Helene on the region.
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