Emergency Information
Click below to visit our emergency information page for the most up-to-date information and how to keep yourself and your animals safe.
Further Inquiries
For press inquiries about Georgia Department of Agriculture Emergency Response contact:
Communications Office
communications@agr.georgia.gov
(404) 656-3689
Emergency Response Media Center
The Department of Agriculture works with state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, evacuees, and all livestock and companion animals.
GDA’s Emergency Response Hotline: 1-855-491-1432
Press Kit
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Breaking News
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black Issues Statement on Latest Georgia Forestry Commission’s Estimation of $762,683,909 in Losses from Hurricane Michael
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OCTOBER 26, 2018
Georgia Using New Technology for Food Facility Assessments after Hurricane Michael
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OCTOBER 24, 2018
USDA: Hot Foods Purchases Approved for SNAP Recipients in 23 Georgia Counties
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OCTOBER 23, 2018
Governor Deal to call for special legislative session
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OCTOBER 17, 2018
Early Estimates for Agricultural Losses are Staggering
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