With an email sent to media outlets by Dal Cannady, communications director for the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners at 4:52 p.m., the commissioners canceled their 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, meeting and announced their administrative offices will remain closed all this week.

The release, which was entitled "Update: Closures and Cancellations Below," began with the following statement.

"While progress has been made in restoration efforts, the County is still facing several challenges. Many roads are still blocked by debris, fallen power lines, and malfunctioning traffic signals, especially in rural areas. Approximately 88% of rural electric utilities are still not functioning and numerous small water systems and private wells are out of service due to the power outages.

"Solid waste centers are overwhelmed with debris and food waste and several county buildings and properties have been damaged, affecting working conditions. Communication and computer systems in county facilities remain unreliable. To finish assessing and repairing the damage and before resuming full operations, a list of closures and cancellations for the remainder of the week are provided below."

County administrative offices — Closed

We plan to reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 7. The closure does not apply to Public Safety, Public Works, and similar essential services.

Board of Commissioners meetings — Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for Oct. 1, 2024, at 5:30 PM is cancelled and will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.

The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for October 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM is cancelled and will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.

Board of Equalization hearings — Cancelled

Tax appeal hearings scheduled for Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.

*Please note that court closures may be subject to judicial orders or other mandates by elected officials*