Weather Alert

Bulloch County residents are rallying together to assist with recovery efforts following the damage from Hurricane Helene. With hundreds of roads impassable due to fallen trees, the community is encouraged to lend their equipment and support to help clear the way.

A powerful Hurricane Helene swept through Bulloch County overnight, leaving thousands of residents without power and causing widespread damage, including downed trees, blocked roads, and property destruction. Local authorities are urging citizens to stay indoors and check on elderly neighbors as crews work to assess and clear the damage.

Power companies are reporting widespread power outages across the county due to high winds from Hurricane Helene. We have links to power out maps and tips for handling the outage.

In a troubling development, social media platforms have started removing critical local news updates about Hurricane Helene from Grice Connect's page, leaving our community without essential information. As these platforms continue to filter our posts without explanation, it's more important than ever to visit our website directly to stay informed.

As Hurricane Helene approaches the region, Bulloch County residents are urged to stay vigilant and prepared for significant weather impacts tonight and into Friday morning. With high winds, potential tornadoes, and heavy rainfall expected, it’s important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Check out this new interactive map of Bulloch County that includes all county roads status before you travel. You can search by road name or locate a road on the interactive map to receive an update. Click on the map image to go to the interactive map in the story.

McKeithen's True Value Hardware store in Statesboro is open and ready to serve with storm and prep supplies.

NWS Charleston has issued a Tornado Watch that includes Bulloch County until 9:00 pm Thursday. Bulloch remains under a tropical storm warning as well.

A westward shift in Hurricane Helene has decreased rainfall predictions however NWS Charleston is still predicting the possibility of tropical storm force winds overnight on Thursday. Continue monitoring for updates as conditions change.

Grice Connect is providing a list of business and school closings due to Hurricane Helene. Please check the list often and submit your closure to [email protected] for inclusion in the list.