Attention Georgia residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.

The Augusta SBA Business Disaster Recovery Center is now open, thanks to a partnership between the SBA, CSRA Business Lending, and the CSRA Regional Commission.
This center is ready to assist with disaster loan applications at
3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 1, Augusta, GA.
🗓 Hours: • Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM • Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM

🔹 Types of Low-Interest Loans Available:
1. Business Physical Disaster Loans: For businesses of any size and nonprofits to repair or replace damaged property.
2. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans for small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and nonprofits.
3. Home Disaster Loans: For homeowners and renters to repair or replace damaged property, including vehicles.

📍 Eligible groups include:
• Business owners, farmers, homeowners, and renters
• Georgia counties impacted by the hurricane (primary and contiguous)
• Surrounding South Carolina counties

💡 Important Tips for Applicants:
1. Bring or have digital copies of the last three years of business tax returns.
2. Each applicant must have a separate email address for document exchange.

Apply in person, online, or by appointment.
For more details and to apply online, visit the SBA Georgia Disaster Application website: https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=GA-20013

Columbia County, Georgia, established in 1790 and positioned along the Savannah River, is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Money Magazine named Evans, Georgia as #1  Best Place to Live in America.  The surge in population and recognition can be attributed to rising incomes, a strong public school system, an expanding retail sector, low crime, and consistent recognition by CNBC and Area Development Magazine recognizing Georgia as the #1 state for business.
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