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Georgia businesses offer help tied to Louisiana flooding

By Matt Kempner
Aug 25, 2016

Metro Atlanta businesses are among those providing aid in the wake of recent devastating flooding in Louisiana.

Here’s a sampling of some of what they are doing:

The Home Depot Foundation reported $700,000 in grants for disaster assistance in flooded communities. The retailer also said it created a task force to get water, meals and supplies to the region.

Georgia-Pacific said it has given $50,000 to a flood relief fund in Baton Rouge and will give up to another $50,000 to match contributions from employees.

Atlanta-based Roadie, a delivery network that connects people who need something delivered with people planning to drive in that direction, said it will cover the costs for pickup and delivery of needed supplies for people affected by floods in Louisiana.

ExploreLooking for other ways Atlantans can help Louisiana flood victims? Click here for some options.

About the Author

Matt Kempner is an award-winning journalist who seeks out intriguing twists about people and subjects beyond what the AJC might typically cover. A former columnist and editor, his past assignments have included business investigations, energy, the economy, entrepreneurs, big business, consumer spending, politics, government and the environment.

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