The massive sequestration cuts could affect victims of the tornado in Adairsville.
A storm in late January destroyed dozens of homes in Bartow and Gordon County.
The relief effort has been done without federal funds, as FEMA ruled that the damage wasn't substantial enough to warrant federal aid.
Now due the sequestration, the Small Business Administration – an agency offering low interest disaster loans – is taking a $17 million cut to its loan guarantee fund, meaning few loans will go out.
"I can comprehend all of us tightening our budget and belts if you will. But when we're sending money overseas -- maybe the government is just too big for me," said Pastor Ken Coomer of the Adairsville Church of God.
Coomer, who has organized many of the relief efforts in Adairsville, said that he's frustrated by news that the government is sending $250 million to Egypt to help its economy.
"For me to be able to explain or even understand how it is that we're sending money to another country when we need help in Georgia, I don't know if I understand that," Coomer said.
Residents said that a small fraction of that $250 million would make a big difference in the recovery effort. They said that the town could be rebuilt with as little as $100,000.
"Just a little bit of help would go a long way. As a matter of fact, if you look around, volunteers are everywhere. But when it comes down to it, we just need some help to buy materials and do things to help our community," Coomer said.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:23:09 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:28:29 GMT
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:40 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:40:39 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:08:29 GMT
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
A bus chaperone is accused of going on a profanity-laced tirade towards a group of 12 and 13-year-olds and a piece of candy may be what started the incident.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:46:23 GMT
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
The New York City Police Department says it is beefing up security at the British consulate, military recruiting stations and other locations due to an apparent terror attack in London.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:15:21 GMT
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
An Army soldier has been charged with secretly photographing and videotaping women at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, including in a bathroom.
