BullochStrong

01/18/2025

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 Serv...

01/18/2025

Pittman Park United Methodist Church,1102 Fair Road Statesboro, GA 30458

10/21/2024

Thnk you GADA and State Representative Lehman Franklin for your generous donation to Bulloch Strong and our mission to continue long-term recovery efforts in Bulloch County! Your generosity will not only help us as our community recovers from Hurricane Helene, but will help us be ready for future relief and recovery efforts.

Representative Lehman Franklin secured a $10,000 contribution from GADA to Bulloch Strong, a nonprofit dedicated to long-term disaster recovery in Bulloch County. This contribution plays a crucial role in supporting the community's recovery efforts following Hurricane Debby and Helene.

10/10/2024

Let’s help meet a great need in our community!

10/08/2024

We don't want to cause folks to panic, but we will be feeling some effects from Hurricane Milton later this week. At the minimum, we will get some wind and rain late Wednesday and early Thursday, however, if Milton takes a more northerly track, we could experience more severe weather. Everyone is tired and weather-weary right now, but don't become complacent.

10/06/2024

Free Lunch today from Bulloch VOAD and Bullloch Strong!

Mayor Jonathan McCollar is partnering with Bulloch VOAD, Bulloch Strong and Tyrone Willis's Kick Back Shack to provide hot meals to the community on Sunday at Kent Park, 107 W. Grady Street. Pickup plates will be available for pickup at 2:00 pm. Anyone who is hungry and needs a hot meal is invited to come. NO ID, NO QUESTIONS.

10/05/2024

(Editor's Note: As of 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, October 6, Cedarwood now has power, and it will reopen for students on Monday, October 7.)

We can't wait to see everyone on Monday!

Bulloch County Schools will reopen its schools on Monday, October 7, and resume a normal school and after school schedule for learning and extracurricular activities.

“Power has been restored to all of our schools, and we are ready to safely welcome students back,” said Charles Wilson, superintendent of schools. “We understand that families have been affected by the storm in many ways. If your child is unable to attend school, please submit an absence excuse online when your child returns.

The school district knows a return to a normal routine may be an adjustment, but faculty emphasize that schools offer a cool environment, nutritious meals, the comfort of a learning schedule, and the joy of reconnecting with classmates and staff.

Bus drivers have driven the district’s more than 100 bus routes to ensure we can safely pick up students. Some alternate routes will be necessary, and those will be communicated to affected families this weekend. See a real-time list of roads that are currently closed to bus traffic at https://bit.ly/4dDfbIh.

The district’ School Nutrition Services Department facilitated each of the 15 schools’ kitchens and food inventories being re-inspected on Thursday and Friday by the Department of Public Health, and all have been cleared to safely serve meals. Families can expect some menu changes and limited milk options due to the loss of some food during the storm.

For students who attend Cedarwood, the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support center that serves Bulloch, Jenkins, and Evans Counties, its power has not yet been restored. As a result, classes will not resume for these students until power is restored. (Editor's Note: As of 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, October 6, Cedarwood now has power, and it will reopen for students on Monday, October 7.)

If your family needs any help to connect with community resources, please reach out to your school to coordinate with Bulloch County Schools’ Student Support and Wellness staff. Faculty are here to listen and assist however they can.

“We welcome back our students and employees,” Wilson added. “We are proud of their strength and resilience, and appreciate the ways in which we have seen some of them serve our district and community during this time.”

10/04/2024

Good info for disaster assistance in the wake of Helene. Together we are !

Were you affected by ? We can help! Make sure to submit an application if you are in one of the designated counties. Call 800-621-3362 or visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

Here is all the information you need to know to start your recovery ⤵️

10/03/2024

Together we are !! We are grateful for so many relationships and community partners who have stepped up to make a difference for our community providing food, water, ice, and hope!!

The resilience and can do spirit is what made Bulloch Strong not just a slogan but a way of life for so many. As we enter day 7, with over 8,000 Bulloch County citizens without power, we want to give you an update on how Bulloch County VOAD operates and the many ways our community is pulling togethe...

10/03/2024

Water is being distributed throughout our county tomorrow! Follow for more information about recovery and relief in Bulloch County!!

10/03/2024

Thank you Core Credit Union for your generous donation to Bulloch Strong! Together we can serve our community as we recover from disaster.

CORE Credit Union has made a powerful statement in supporting hurricane recovery by being the first to donate $5,000 to the Bulloch Strong Recovery Fund. Their donation sets the stage for other businesses to step up and contribute, aiding Bulloch County in its recovery from Hurricane Helene’s deva...