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At this time, the Sheriff deems all roadways a hazard to drivers and asks that everyone stay off of the roadways and inside your homes.

Grice Connect followers have had star sightings in downtown Statesboro. Stephanie Abrams is broadcasting live for the Weather Channel from downtown Statesboro.

Check here often for power outages, road closures and other important information during Hurricane Idalia. Bookmark this page and check back often for updates. Read the story for ways to email pictures, updates and questions to our team.

Valuing public feedback it received about its attendance at public hearings, the Bulloch County Board of Education will hold three additional public hearings on the proposed 2023 millage rate. The first of these additional hearings is Thursday, August 31, at noon. We will keep you posted on any weather-related changes to this time and date.

Mayor Jonathan McCollar declared a local state of emergency for the City of Statesboro this morning. This follows Bulloch County's and the State of Georgia's State of Emergency signed yesterday. Mayor McCollar asks area residents to limit road travel and stay home as weather conditions worsen throughout the day.

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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