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When will hurricane hit Georgia?FOX 5 Atlanta2 days ago
Officials: 2 dead in Southeast Georgia after Helene winds pick up home, blow it into peanut fieldWYFF4.com10 hours ago
Helene brings heavy rain throughout GeorgiaAtlanta News First3 hours ago
Helene slams the South with wind, rain and flooding after coming ashore as a Category 4 stormDC News Now2 hours ago
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Bulloch County under a Tornado Watch and Tropical Storm Warning
The National Weather Service in Charleston issued Tornado Watch which will be in effect until 9 pm Thursday, September 26, 2024. Bulloch also remains under a tropical storm warning. Hurricane Helene is forecasted to make landfall Thursday evening in the Big Bend area and is expected to bring strong winds, tornadoes, and periods of heavy rain to Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. There is a high risk of tornadoes associated with Helene, with the risk increasing this afternoon and peaking tonight into early Friday morning. Click here for tornado safety tips. The tornado watch includes Bulloch and the following counties: Bryan Bulloch Burke Candler Chatham Columbia Effingham Emanuel Evans Jefferson Jenkins Liberty Lincoln Long McDuffie McIntosh Montgomery Richmond Screven Tattnall Toombs Click here for current weather...
1 arrested in armed robbery, Statesboro PD says
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV)—The Statesboro Police Department (SPD) responded to an armed robbery at a convenience store. SPD said that officers responded to the Enmarket convenience store at 1609 Fair Rd for an armed robbery that had just occurred at 12:05 p.m. Thursday. Officers and detectivesarrived on the scene and were able to obtain footage of […]
Excelsior EMC Prepares for Hurricane Helene: Safety and readiness measures in place
As Hurricane Helene approaches the Southeast, Excelsior EMC is closely monitoring the storm's development and is fully prepared to respond to potential outages and service disruptions. Our team of linemen, engineers, and staff are standing by to ensure the safety and reliability of electric service for our members. Storm Readiness Measures: Staffing & Resources: All Excelsior EMC crews are on high alert, and we have additional personnel and contractors ready to assist with storm response. Equipment & Supplies: Crews have their trucks prepared and stocked with extra supplies, and the warehouse has made preparations to supply our line workers with whatever supplies they...
Social media platforms are removing critical Hurricane Helene coverage from Grice Connect
Many of our readers follow Grice Connect via social media, relying on these platforms to stay informed about local news and important events. However, we’re facing a serious issue: social media platforms have recently begun removing critical posts about Hurricane Helene from our Grice Connect page. For the past few weeks, these platforms have been arbitrarily removing our posts, citing vague violations of their community standards. Posts that contain nothing controversial—like updates about the closure of Ralph's Diner—have been taken down without explanation. Even worse, there's no way for us to contact these companies directly to resolve these issues. There's no...
Bulloch County Schools announce early dismissal Thursday and Friday closure
Bulloch County Schools have announced that all students and employees will have a half-day on Thursday, September 26, followed by a full closure on Friday, September 27. The decision comes after guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), which recommended early dismissal and school closures for areas south of Macon. On Thursday, all schools will dismiss two hours earlier than usual, applying to both car and bus riders. Families are encouraged to plan for this adjusted schedule to ensure a smooth and efficient dismissal. Additionally, there will be no after-school activities on Thursday, and the Board of Education's work session, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been canceled. At this time, Friday’s extracurricular events remain uncertain, and individual schools will provide updates on those as the situation develops. Bulloch County Schools emphasized the importance of providing students with learning opportunities, meals, and social interactions during the shortened school day on Thursday. However, the safety of students and staff remains the top priority. Families and employees are encouraged to stay updated on further developments through official communications from Bulloch County Schools and local media outlets. Schools plan to resume normal operations and welcome students and staff back on Monday, September 30.
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