Weather Alert

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.

Statesboro is bracing for dangerously cold temperatures and the potential for snow and ice as a winter storm approaches early next week. The National Weather Service predicts significant impacts, including 1 to 2 inches of snow, bitter wind chills, and freezing rain that could disrupt travel and daily activities.

Portal residents, be sure your limbs, logs, and debris are ready for pickup. Cleanup will begin Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Statesboro area residents are urged to prepare for a significant weather event early next week, bringing with it the coldest temperatures in years and the potential for disruptive winter precipitation. Bulloch VOAD is preparing to open a warming shelter at Pittman Park UMC. The National Weather Service warns of dangerously low temperatures dipping into the teens, with wind chills potentially reaching as low as 8 degrees, starting Tuesday night and lasting into Wednesday morning.

Bulloch County Emergency Management is asking residents and business owners who experienced property damage during the Fall 2024 storms to register their losses by April 1st to ensure they receive the necessary disaster relief and assistance.

As temperatures are expected to drop significantly next week, it’s essential to prepare your home, your family, and your surroundings for the challenges of cold weather. Follow these practical tips to ensure safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.

FEMA cautions disaster survivors to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the Internet or in person. It is important to remain alert, as con artists are creative and resourceful.