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Georgia Receives Waiver Approval for Mass Replacement of SNAP Benefits

Georgia Receives Waiver Approval for Mass Replacement of SNAP Benefits

Bulloch and surrounding counties citizens impacted by Hurricane Helene will automatically receive reimbursement of 75% of their September 2024 SNAP benefits for the food they lost during power outages caused by the storm. No action is needed by SNAP recipients.
Common reasons you may be deemed ineligible for FEMA disaster assistance

Common reasons you may be deemed ineligible for FEMA disaster assistance

Citizens are reporting being denied FEMA assistance. Here are some common reasons for denial. If you are denied, remember that is not the final decision.
Georgia SNAP customers approved to purchase ‘hot foods’ in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Georgia SNAP customers approved to purchase ‘hot foods’ in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Bulloch and surrounding counties with SNAP benefits can now temporarily use their benefits to purchase prepared or “hot foods” from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved retailers. These customers are approved until Nov. 7, 2024, to do so.
BCCI inmates unite to donate over 1,000 meals to food bank in hurricane relief effort

BCCI inmates unite to donate over 1,000 meals to food bank in hurricane relief effort

In a heartwarming act of generosity, inmates at the Bulloch County Correctional Institute (BCCI) used their commissary funds to donate over 1,000 meals to the Statesboro Food Bank. Moved by the devastation from Hurricanes Debby and Helene, more than 100 inmates came together to support their community in its time of need.
Bulloch County and City of Statesboro hurricane debris removal information

Bulloch County and City of Statesboro hurricane debris removal information

Bulloch County Board of Commissioners and the City of Statesboro have contracted with Southern Disposal Recovery to help homeowners remove fallen trees, limbs, and other yard debris. Here are answers to your questions about debris disposal.
Statesboro homeowner moved to tears by Georgia Baptist disaster relief’s storm recovery efforts

Statesboro homeowner moved to tears by Georgia Baptist disaster relief’s storm recovery efforts

When Hurricane Helene left Sandra Wooten’s yard in shambles, she didn’t know where to turn for help. Thanks to the volunteers from Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief, her overwhelming burden was lifted, leaving her deeply touched by their generosity and compassion.
No impacts overnight in Bulloch as Cat 3 Hurricane Milton makes landfall

No impacts overnight in Bulloch as Cat 3 Hurricane Milton makes landfall

Over 3 million are without power across Florida as Milton passed across the state overnight. There are no impacts for Bulloch County from Milton. Wind advisory's continue till 8:00 pm Thursday night for Bulloch. Stay alert as trees may fall that are weakened from Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton making landfall as Cat 3, Wind Advisory issued for Bulloch

Hurricane Milton making landfall as Cat 3, Wind Advisory issued for Bulloch

The NWS in Charleston is predicting Hurricane Milton's impacts to Bulloch County to be max sustained winds of 15 to 23 mph with max wind gusts to 33 mph Wednesday night into Thursday. A wind advisory has been issued between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm Thursday morning which means there is a possibility of max gusts to 40 mph. Bulloch County EMA is monitoring the storm and will provide updates as conditions change.
CAT 5 Hurricane Milton predicted to bring wind to Bulloch

CAT 5 Hurricane Milton predicted to bring wind to Bulloch

The NWS in Charleston is predicting Hurricane Milton's impacts to Bulloch County to be max sustained winds of 15 to 28 mph with max wind gusts to 32 mph Wednesday night into Thursday. Bulloch County EMA is monitoring the storm and will provide updates as conditions change.
CAT 5 Hurricane Milton heading for Florida could impact Bulloch

CAT 5 Hurricane Milton heading for Florida could impact Bulloch

Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 180 MPH as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. Bulloch County could potentially see Tropical Storm force gusts of 35 MPH and 0.5-1.5” of rain overnight Wednesday.