The storm

caused property losses to businesses and residences of

nearly $1 billion and is the worst natural disaster in

the state's history.

For 22

days, a grid of interlocking pressure fronts caused the

storm to stall over the state and deliver punishing

amounts of rainfall.

The storm

killed 34 Georgians and did significant damage in 55

counties, including Fayette.

Businesses

suffered a huge loss. The Small Business Administration

approved 4,481 disaster loans totalling $187 million for

residents around the state.

In Fayette

County, emergency housing was provided for 101 residents.

Total assistance from the federal government for helping

county residents rebuild their lives amounted to $1.3

million.

"Georgians

suffered an incredible amount of loss and damage during

Alberto," said Gary McConnell, director of the

Georgia Emergency Management Agency. "We know that

every hurricane season brings the possibility of similar

adversity. We're working every day to minimize that

potential impact."