The Labor Day Weekend Flood in Chattooga County prompted Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to issue a state of emergency for all of Chattooga and a portion of Floyd Counties.  The governor’s declaration ends tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4th.

Kemp issued the proclamation on September 4th.  One of the reasons for the length of time for the state of emergency is to prevent price-gouging from unscrupulous businesses and scammers that would take advantage of those affected by the flooding.

With the threat of a hurricane and then tropical storm Ian last week, the Governor issued another state of emergency for all 159 counties.

Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers to be on the lookout for price gouging and scams:

“Unfortunately, con artists will try to take advantage of those impacted by a weather-related disaster or individuals looking to donate to their neighbors in need,” said Carr. “As we continue to pray for the families and communities in the path of Tropical Storm Ian, we want to remind consumers of the important steps they can take to protect themselves from price gouging and scams. We know this is a difficult and scary time for many, and anyone who is artificially increasing costs on the backs of hardworking Georgians will be held accountable.”