Weather Alert

Everyone is waking up to a winter wonderland. After a night of snowfall, road conditions around the county are dangerous. Citizens are asked to shelter in place until public safety officials can assess and clear roads for safe travel. Grice Connect will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

As Winter Storm Enzo brings freezing temperatures to Georgia, Georgia Power urges customers to prepare for severe weather and potential outages with energy-saving tips, safety resources, and real-time updates available on their website and mobile platforms.

Bulloch County officials held a press conference to address preparations and safety measures for Winter Storm Enzo, urging residents to shelter in place and avoid travel due to expected snow, ice, and hazardous road conditions. Emergency services, utilities, and public works are fully staffed and ready to respond, with updates provided via social media and official channels to keep the community informed.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Cold Weather Advisory for Statesboro and Bulloch County, warning of heavy snow accumulations and dangerously low wind chills. Residents are advised to take precautions and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions starting Tuesday.

Ahead of the upcoming winter storm, both City of Statesboro and Bulloch County leadership have declared states of emergency.

The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts. It also allows for the Georgia Department of Defense to provide up to 250 Georgia National Guard troops, should they be needed for preparation, response, and recovery efforts.

All after-school and extracurricular activities are canceled for both days. A decision on Thursday will be made by 2pm on Wednesday.

Please check this list for updates on closures, delays, and cancellations due to the current winter storm. Email your closure information to [email protected] to be included in the list.

A one-two punch of winter weather is headed for the Statesboro area, with the National Weather Service issuing both a Winter Storm Watch for possible snow accumulation and a Cold Weather Advisory for frigid temperatures. The combination of snow and sub-freezing conditions is expected to create hazardous conditions for several days.

GDOT has begun brine operations in Southeast Georgia today, Jan. 19, to prepare for a potential winter weather event expected to impact the region this week. With forecasts predicting snow or freezing rain as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, crews are working around the clock to treat major roadways and ensure driver safety.