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The hospital remains open, and its physicians, nurses, and other employees are equipped to continue caring for patients in the hospital, as well as those who may come to the emergency department. EGRMC has secured surplus supplies including mobile back-up generators and fuel to continue its services without interruption. Elective procedures have been canceled for August 30, 2023, and all EGRMC clinics are closed.

Follow these food safety rules before, during, and after a power outage.

If you use a portable generator in the event of a power outage, remember these important tips for safe operation. Improper use can put your home, family, pets, and our linemen at risk.

Bulloch County is under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch through Thursday. Expect Tropical Storm winds to begin early Wednesday morning and be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions throughout Wednesday and into Thursday. Read story below for more.

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UPDATE: Candler County Schools will CANCEL school on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Some City services that operate on roadways will be impacted this week. There will be no residential waste collection on Wednesday, August 30, or Thursday, August 31. Sanitation services will resume on Friday, September 1, with collection of Wednesday's route. Thursday's route will be collected on Saturday, September 2. Statesboro Area Transit buses will not run on Wednesday, August 30.

Bulloch County is under a Tropical Storm Warning through Thursday. Schools and businesses are closing on Wednesday. Read story below for more.

Holiday Inn Express Statesboro is offering a special hotel room rate of $159 for locals and regional evacuees this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please call the number in the article for more information.