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East Georgia State College has received a generous donation of the book "Vitamin B for Business" from Crider Foods, aimed at enhancing the learning experience and professional development of the college’s business students.

Pittman Park United Methodist Church will be open from 11 am to 6 pm for those needing a place to refresh and recharge following the storm. Hot showers, hot meal, device recharging and AC.

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As we move into the first night of outages, we're making progress. So far, we've restored power to around 3,000 of our members. While this may seem like just a drop in the bucket, it's an important step forward.

Georgia Power crews are working around the clock to restore power after Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage in the southeast region. Area Manager Joel Hanner reports that restoration efforts are underway, with more resources arriving daily and estimated restoration times expected by late Saturday.

The hospital secured backup supplies including mobile generators and fuel to continue normal operations during Hurricane Helene. An announcement will be made regarding scheduled surgeries and clinic operations on Monday.

The first Georgia Grown Bowl will see Georgia Southern meet up with Georgia State on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30pm.

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene , Crisis Cleanup has established a call center to streamline recovery efforts. This call center aims to efficiently coordinate volunteer assistance for muck out operations, tree removal and debris cleanup for affected residents.

If you are trying to get in touch with a family member, friend, or your Georgia Southern student right now, please know that much of the community is currently without power and Internet, and there are interruptions in cell service, as well. NO serious storm-related injuries or deaths have been reported at this time.