Weather Alert

Misconceptions about disaster aid can keep survivors from seeking help, but FEMA urges Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene to apply, even if they're unsure about eligibility—grants and loans are available to support recovery.

Homeowners and renters affected by Tropical Storm Debby in August and Hurricane Helene in September now have until February 7 to apply for assistance.

The National Weather Service in Charleston, South Carolina has issued a tornado watch for parts of Georgia and South Carolina. This watch includes Statesboro and Bulloch County, GA and will remain in effect until 1:00 PM EST Sunday afternoon.

Bulloch County VOAD needs more trained volunteers to assist our community in times of crisis and encourages churches, civic clubs and individuals to attend this training. The Early Response Team (ERT) Training by UMCOR will take place on Saturday, January 11 at Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro, GA.

FEMA has returned to the Kiwanis Fairgrounds Bulloch County to open a temporary mobile Disaster Recovery Center. Bulloch and area residents affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby are being urged to come to the center to make sure they have completed their FEMA disaster assistance applications ahead of the January 7, 2025 , deadline.

A wave of freezing weather is set to move into Statesboro and surrounding areas over the next few days, bringing sub-freezing temperatures and frosty mornings. Residents should prepare for chilly conditions, with lows dipping into the mid-20s and sunny but brisk days ahead.

FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Bulloch County at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. Anyone in Georgia impacted can come to any of the Disaster Recovery Centers centers which are open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read the story for full list of centers and more information on how to get FEMA assistance.

This week, hundreds of Baptists from across Georgia have gathered in Statesboro for the 2024 annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention. While the meeting brings a significant economic boost to the city, attendees are also making a positive impact through local service projects aimed at supporting residents affected by recent hurricanes.

UPDATE 6:40pm 11/7 - I-16 has been re-opened. Bulloch County is grappling with widespread flooding after heavy rains swept through the area overnight, prompting road closures and detours across the region. Westbound I-16 at mile marker 113 has been temporarily closed due to high water, with local officials advising drivers to find alternate routes.

Heavy overnight rains dumped more than 8 inches across parts of Bulloch County, leading to widespread flooding, road closures, and evacuations. Emergency crews are actively responding as water levels remain high, with additional rainfall expected through Thursday night.