Governor Brian P. Kemp has extended the State of Emergency for seven more days following the damages inflicted by the storm Debby. In a recent gathering in Savannah, flanked by state and local emergency officials, Kemp outlined the ongoing response efforts and resources mobilized across Georgia, according to a statement on the governor's official website.

The state's prolonged battle against Debby's aftermath includes a second week of emergency status, which facilitates the continued support from various state departments including the Georgia National Guard, Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Transportation—which, are collectively monitoring and providing repair services as the situation demands. "While the worst of Debby has passed, this remains an active situation," Governor Kemp said. “I'm grateful for all of our first responders, utility providers, and others who have already been in impacted areas ensuring people are safe, roads are passable, and necessary repairs are made. We want to encourage all Georgians affected by the storm to be patient in allowing these men and women to do their work and return communities to full operation." 

Residents have been advised to follow local directives, especially in the matter of evacuations and road safety. Flooding remains a significant concern, with several rivers in Southeast Georgia still under flood warnings that may persist through the weekend. Georgia's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has maintained a partial activation to oversee the response to these concerns. With over a foot of water dumped by Debby in many areas, the authorities remind the public to exercise caution, especially when dealing with potential road hazards and water-borne risks.

In tandem with local efforts, the Georgia National Guard has been actively involved, deploying roughly 300 personnel to provide emergency support and augmenting existing operations at the State Operations Center. The Department of Agriculture has reported various losses across the state, including significant damage to crops and livestock, wherein 54,000 chickens were lost, with 49,000 of these due to drowning, and others as a result of heat. Meanwhile, state transportation authorities are keeping a close eye on the road conditions, with ongoing assessments of the state's infrastructure integrity.

The Georgia Ports Authority has announced that operations at the ports of Savannah and Brunswick have resumed, signaling a step towards normalization post-Deby. Full information on the collective state efforts in response to Debby's impact, including comprehensive updates from GEMA/HS, Georgia National Guard, and the Departments of Agriculture and Transportation, can be found on their respective websites.