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Inside Bulloch Business with DeWayne Grice - Bulloch pitches in to help victims of Irma

Brunswick resident Ren Griffis, left, passes out hugs after serving her fellow residents during Wednesday's food distribution organized by Statesboro volunteers and charities. Griffis had no power or water in her home after Hurricane Irma, but saw a call on Facebook for volunteers and decided to get out and help. She had a hug for everyone in line. "It's a little out of my comfort zone, but I had a hot meal for the first time in three days yesterday, so I know how important this is."

IRMA BRUNSWICK Web — Brunswick resident Ren Griffis, left, passes out hugs after serving her fellow residents during Wednesday's food distribution organized by Statesboro volunteers and charities. Griffis had no power or water in her home after Hurricane Irma, but saw a call on Facebook for volunteers and decided to get out and help. She had a hug for everyone in line. "It's a little out of my comfort zone, but I had a hot meal for the first time in three days yesterday, so I know how important this is."

There are many things that make Bulloch County a great place to live and do business. There is no greater example of this than when we as a community are faced with a huge challenge. Last week, our community was called upon to test our strength as Hurricane Irma had Bulloch County in her sights.

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