Oakbridge Sports and Wilson for AJC Article

“After the Storms: Regrowing and Protecting Georgia’s Cash Crops,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In an article published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on November 20, 2024, Sam Sports and Will Wilson discuss the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene and Milton to two of the largest industries in Georgia: agriculture and timber.

“The Georgia Farm Bureau estimates the damage from Helene to the state’s timber and agriculture industries to be at least $6.4 billion,” says Sam and Will. “An increase in catastrophic storm damage from hurricanes like Helene and Milton complicates matters and has a ripple effect not just in this state, but across the nation.”

Sam and Will offer further advice on how to protect against similar damage in the future.

“A thoughtful, thorough, systematic and professional review of an entire operation now can alleviate a grim conversation about coverage inadequacies in the wake of the next superstorm,” Sam and Will explain. “Much like the hard work of getting a crop into the ground and nurturing its growth, so too can a proactive insurance posture help reap benefits in a time of loss.”

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