Brantley County is establishing resources to assist families who lost their homes in the Highway 82 Wildfire, including a donation center and access to laundry facilities. Additional services may become available as recovery efforts continue.
If your home was destroyed in the Highway 82 Wildfire, please contact the Brantley County Commissioners Office at 912-462-5256 ext. 5. If no one answers, please leave a message.
Eligible residents will be issued an identification badge that will provide access to available recovery resources and services.
Proof of residency will be required. These badges are available only to families whose homes were destroyed by the wildfire.
For assistance, call 912-462-5256 ext. 5.
Real organizations are here in Brantley County right now. You do not need to feel embarrassed to ask for help. This is exactly what these groups are here for. Tap a category to see details.
Community members affected are encouraged to complete the Long-Term Recovery Survey. The information collected will help identify ongoing needs, connect residents with available resources, and support recovery planning efforts.
These organizations are providing food and essential supplies to fire-affected residents right now. No appointment needed at most sites.
Dawn Deen
10305 Main Street North,
Nahunta, GA 31553
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM
(912) 462-5979
Clay & Sherry Begley
912-778-8336
minidisciplesforjesus@gmail.com
If you have nowhere to stay, contact any of these organizations. You may be eligible for a travel trailer on your property or other temporary housing.
Amanda Stanfield 912-424-1984
Katina Herrin 912-228-2434
hopeforbrantley@gmail.com
855-360-7475
Several programs provide one-on-one assistance in figuring out what you qualify for. The SBA will be set up at the Brantley County Courthouse, 234 Brantley St, Nahunta, GA 31553, until June 17th for assistance.
Maria Gamble
Apply for disaster assistance loans with the Small Business Administration
Apply for disaster assistance loans with the Small Business Administration
Apply for disaster assistance loans with the Small Business Administration
Apply for disaster assistance loans with the Small Business Administration
Apply for disaster assistance loans with the Small Business Administration
Apply for disaster assistance loans with the Small Business Administration
You don’t have to clean up alone. Multiple crews are here to help. Wait for official clearance before starting any cleanup yourself — see the Cleanup tab for details.
Mike Bankston
478-951-4416
revmikebanks@gmail.com
Derrick Bradshaw
912-614-5359
Haden Davis
678-236-5175
Clay & Sherry Begley
912-778-8336
minidisciplesforjesus@gmail.com
912-256-7676
George Collins
912-464-6797
Dexter Dowdy
912-390-1177
Barry Chancey
912-337-6185.
Losing your home is one of the hardest things a person can go through. Feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious is completely normal. Help is available — it’s free and private.
Mike Bankston
478-951-4416
revmikebanks@gmail.com
Please email hwy82firerecovery@brantleycounty-ga.gov for all press requests.
