Sen. Loeffler Tours Murray County in Wake of Deadly Storms

Surveys Damage, Donates Supplies to Recovery Effort

CHATSWORTH, GA – U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) today surveyed storm damage and donated supplies in Murray County after a tornado tore through the community on Sunday, April 12th.
 
“My prayers go out to all those impacted by the terrible storms that swept through north Georgia,” said Senator Loeffler. “The damage was significant, and my office stands open and ready to assist those affected. I applaud the ongoing work of volunteers, recovery personnel and our first responders. My team and I are working actively with local and county officials, the governor’s office and state agencies, and with our federal partners to ensure Georgians are provided every necessary resource to recover from this. Despite the significant work to be done, I know firsthand the resiliency and determination of this community, and I am confident that we can come together to recover and rebuild during these trying times.”
 
Loeffler, who was joined by Murray County Sheriff Gary Langford, Chief Deputy Jimmy Davenport, Sole County Commissioner Greg Hogan, State Representative Jason Ridley and State Senator Chuck Payne, started at Bagley Middle School, which is serving as the headquarters for recovery volunteer efforts. Loeffler donated canned goods and supplies for storm victims, as well as Chick-Fil-A lunches for volunteers. Loeffler and the group then surveyed tornado damage throughout the area. Part of the tour included the Command Center, where Loeffler spoke with Murray County Emergency Management Agency Director and Fire Chief Dewayne Bain.
 
Loeffler encourages those who can safely can do so to join the recovery efforts by making donations or volunteering at Bagley Middle School.
 

(Loeffler surveys tornado damage.)