Helene's devastation left Bartow with a landscape of fallen trees and snapped utility poles, significantly impacting local agriculture, vital to Georgia's economy.
Agriculture is the largest industry in Georgia, employing over 323,300 people, with broiler chickens and cotton as the top commodities.
Cotton agronomist Camp Hand emphasized the urgent need for immediate financial aid, stating growers can't wait for loans or federal assistance in the future.
The recent storm compounded existing challenges for Bartow, a small town already struggling with a declining downtown and minimal remaining businesses.
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