Augusta officials on Sept. 27 gathered with families, first responders, and community partners for the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene.

Helene wreaked havoc on Augusta and took seven lives. Many went weeks without power and internet. Lines formed for miles at gas stations that still had fuel. In the immediate aftermath, one clean-up official said there was enough tree debris to fill about 50 football fields.

The ceremony on Saturday remembered the lives lost and reflected on the recovery efforts made over the last year in the Augusta area. Later, the city released some staggering data to include costs, debris amounts, and more.

The cost of recovery efforts in Augusta

The City of Augusta submitted 47 projects to FEMA, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, roads

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