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The Kiwanis Fair setup has begun. They are busy setting up rides, checking in local items to be judged, setting up displays and getting the grounds ready.

SACK Pledges to Rebuild in Dublin Last night as Hurricane Michael brought devastating wind and rain across Georgia, Statesboro based SACK’s East Dublin office was completely destroyed by fire.

Bulloch Inconvenienced by Power Outages Wide spread power outages have been a challenge for power crews throughout Bulloch County today.

All of Bulloch County Schools’ offices and schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 12, for all faculty, staff, and students due to damage and power outages caused by Hurricane Michael.

Statesboro Businesses Slowly Reopening Many Statesboro restaurants and retail businesses are beginning to re-open since the Tropical Storm Warning has ended. A wind advisory will remain in effect until 2 pm.

Thousands without power in Bulloch County. Thousands of Bulloch County residents are waking up to down trees and no power this morning. As of 8AM local power companies are reporting 9,047 customers without power in Bulloch County.

From the BCSO… The Sheriff’s Office has received several calls this morning questioning our plans for Hurricane Michael.

From the Bulloch County EMA… Michael 11am update from the NHC: Michael has strengthened to a Cat 3 storm since the 2pm update from the NHC. It is a very dangerous hurricane.

Weather.

Few business owners have done more to embrace and support the Boro Blue Mile efforts than Al Chapman, the owner of Gnat’s Landing and Del Sur Tacos and Cantina.