Statesboro/Bulloch & Surrounding Area Activities/Events

07/11/2024

THURSDAY NOV 7

Unfortunately, we're closed today because Fortner Rd. is closed. Safety is our top priority for our team and customers. We're aiming to reopen tomorrow and will keep you posted. Thank you for understanding! 😊🚧

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07/11/2024

In addition to the flooding and heavy rains, approximately 1,300 homes and businesses are currently without power according to Excelsior EMC's power outage report. The outage extends from southern Candler County and arcs around the western portion of the Candler to the Ollifftown community. The website does not yet list a time estimate for restoration of power.

07/11/2024

Road closures

From Bulloch County Schools:

Bulloch County is currently experiencing extended heavy rain that will prevent bus travel on certain roads.

Schools will continue a normal schedule on Thursday, Nov. 7. Families are asked to be alert for any messages from their middle or high schools as to any changes to athletic schedules.

In cases of weather events like this, the school district encourages parents and its schools to be patient and flexible with alternate bus routes, absences, and tardies.

The school district's Transportation Help Desk at www.bullochschools.org/bus has a list of current roads that are closed to bus travel. It will be updated as needed. The Transportation Help Desk is also helpful for any bus questions or concerns.

This is the road list as of 8:30 a.m., Nov. 7:

Aycock
Bee Bee
Black Creek
Burkhalter (Towards C***o & Magnolia Church Rd)
Buck Creek
Buster Miller
Cliponreka
Cypress Lake Road (portions)
Harold Horrell
Holland
Jo Dan
Kelly Pond
Lakeview at Mallard Pond & MIddleground
Langston Chapel Road (portions)
Lester Fordham
McEleven Pond
Old Register
Oliff Hill
Packinghouse
Ponderosa
Reedy Branch (Nevils Groveland Rd. side)
Riverview
R L Lee
Shuman at Club Road (Use caution)
Sinkhole
Spell Mincey
Vista
Westside (Towards Portal)
West Jones (Closed at Cromartie)
West Waters
W H Smith
Wigg Fall
Willow Hill Road at U.S. Hwy. 80
Womack

Please note that these roads also remain closed due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene:

Brannen Pond Road
Nevils Denmark Road
M P Martin
Honey Bowen Road (per county list)
Bethel Church Road (alternate stop at church)
Wilburn Road
Mitchell Rigdon
Shawn Sorrell Road
Kendricks Road
Horse Fly Road

07/11/2024

From Bulloch County Schools:

Bulloch County is currently experiencing extended heavy rain that will prevent bus travel on certain roads.

Schools will continue a normal schedule on Thursday, Nov. 7. Families are asked to be alert for any messages from their middle or high schools as to any changes to athletic schedules.

In cases of weather events like this, the school district encourages parents and its schools to be patient and flexible with alternate bus routes, absences, and tardies.

The school district's Transportation Help Desk at www.bullochschools.org/bus has a list of current roads that are closed to bus travel. It will be updated as needed. The Transportation Help Desk is also helpful for any bus questions or concerns.

This is the road list as of 8:30 a.m., Nov. 7:

Aycock
Bee Bee
Black Creek
Burkhalter (Towards C***o & Magnolia Church Rd)
Buck Creek
Buster Miller
Cliponreka
Cypress Lake Road (portions)
Harold Horrell
Holland
Jo Dan
Kelly Pond
Lakeview at Mallard Pond & MIddleground
Langston Chapel Road (portions)
Lester Fordham
McEleven Pond
Old Register
Oliff Hill
Packinghouse
Ponderosa
Reedy Branch (Nevils Groveland Rd. side)
Riverview
R L Lee
Shuman at Club Road (Use caution)
Sinkhole
Spell Mincey
Vista
Westside (Towards Portal)
West Jones (Closed at Cromartie)
West Waters
W H Smith
Wigg Fall
Willow Hill Road at U.S. Hwy. 80
Womack

Please note that these roads also remain closed due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene:

Brannen Pond Road
Nevils Denmark Road
M P Martin
Honey Bowen Road (per county list)
Bethel Church Road (alternate stop at church)
Wilburn Road
Mitchell Rigdon
Shawn Sorrell Road
Kendricks Road
Horse Fly Road

07/11/2024

🚨🚨𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬/𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬🚨🚨

Please be advised that Candler County Public Works is aware of road issues and/or closures on the following roads:

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝
Canoe
Windmill
Hadden
Rosemary
Acorn
Forehand
Strange
Holland
Buffalo Creek
Coyote
Miss Bea
Brown
Silo at Turner
Rivenbark
Hardiman
Dutch Ford
Stillmore Hwy
Kemp
Mercer Grove Church
Victoria
Lake Church
Rosemary Church Rd @ Pulaski - update 11:27 a.m.
Pulaski Hwy - update 11:27 a.m.
Jerry's Rd - update 1:38 p.m.
Greenhouse Rd - update
Evergreen Rd - update
Sugar - update
Hwy 129 @ Canoochee - update
Hwy 46 W @ White Way Rd - update
Stillmore Hwy @ Falcon Ln - update
Canoochee Rd - update

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝
Highway 46 E near the county line

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝
Excelsior Church Rd (S. of the 4 ways stop in Excelsior)
Excelsior Church Rd (Hwy 46 to I-16) - updated 11:27 a.m.
Paddy Ford
Windwood
MillPond
Big Barn
Rigdon
Sgt. Lonnie
Bluebird
Bass Rd from Harvest to Pine Purr - updated 11:56 a.m.
Stockinghead from Spell to Watson (tree down across road)
Strange Rd - update 1:38 p.m.
HIghway 46 @ Hiawatha -update

Areas near 15-mile creek should prepare for flooding as the George L Smith Park dam has breached.

07/11/2024

07/11/2024

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07/11/2024

The Homecoming Parade scheduled for today has been canceled due to inclement weather. Additionally, the previously announced Early Release from school has also been canceled. Schools will operate on their regular bell schedules.

07/11/2024

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲!!!
With Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co.
Friday, November 8th 2024
9am-12pm

07/11/2024

Today is the day! 50% off the entire store!

🎉 Today is the day! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome you to the GRAND REOPENING of Second Blessings! Join us at our brand-new location, 407 Jackson St., Vidalia, GA, starting at 10am!

✨ Come to see our beautiful new space, stay to save BIG with 50% OFF everything in-store TODAY ONLY!✨

We can’t wait to celebrate this new beginning with our incredible customers. Don’t miss out—see you tomorrow! 💛

07/11/2024

⚠️OFFICIAL FLYER ⚠️
1st Annual Moose Lodge 1930 Poker Run🏍️
All riders are welcome and if you’re not interested in riding you can always just come hang out. We will also have The Southern Outlaw Band playing 🙂‍↔️🥳