Brantley County Government

Happy Memorial Day weekend from the Brantley County Board of Commissioners! 🇺🇸 Today we pause to honor those who gave everything for our freedom. Thank you to all who served. A few reminders for the holiday weekend: 🏛️ County offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 25th. 🔥 The county is still under a Burn Ban Restriction. Please refrain from fireworks and open burning. Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

🚨 COMMUNITY MEAL SERVICE 🚨 Southern Boys Disaster Relief Team, Big Tex, and CareLift Relief will be providing community meals for families and individuals impacted by the wildfires. Please see the graphic below for meal times and menu information. We are incredibly thankful for the organizations, volunteers, and supporters stepping up to serve our community during this difficult time. 🗓️ Friday, May 22 🗓️ Saturday, May 23 🗓️ Sunday, May 24 📍 Waynesville Church of God Waynesville, GA Please continue praying for Brantley County, our first responders, and all families affected by the wildfires.

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming generosity shown to our community from across the Southeast. At this time, we are no longer able to accept donated items. Our capacity to sort and catalog physical donations has been reached. We ask that any future donations be made financially. Please visit zurl.co/tpMJw for the most current updates. 📅 Community Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM Atkinson Elementary School 4327 GA-110, Waynesville, GA 31566 The meeting will include updates on the recovery process, information on ongoing activities, and an opportunity for victims who have not yet checked in to provide their information.

There will be a Community Recovery Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Atkinson Elementary School Gym 📍 Nahunta, GA This meeting will provide an update on the recovery process and information on current relief activities. If you are a victim of the Highway 82 Fire and have not yet checked in, please plan to attend so we can gather your information and connect you with the support you need.

Highway 82 Fire Recovery Resources If you or someone you know needs assistance due to the Highway 82 Fire, help is available. 📞 Call the Brantley County Commissioners Office: 912-462-5256 Ext. 5 🌐 Visit the Multi Agency Information Center for a full list of resources: zurl.co/kp1oZ Support • Recover • Rebuild

Important Trash Pickup Update: Ft. McIntosh to Hwy 110 Ryland Environmental is working to complete all routes impacted by fire-related delays. Due to more trash than trucks could handle today, some areas were unable to be serviced. Crews will return tomorrow morning to finish remaining pickups. Tuesday routes will be completed early tomorrow, and Wednesday routes will run as normal. Residents in the affected area are asked to leave their trash out for collection. We appreciate your patience as service is restored.

Due to the Local State of Emergency, the following meetings have been cancelled: 📅 May 5, 2026 🚫 5:40 PM – Public Hearing 🚫 6:00 PM – Work Session The following meetings remain scheduled: 📅 May 7, 2026 ✅ 5:30 PM – Public Hearing ✅ 6:00 PM – Regular Meeting Monitor official channels for updates.

All physical donations for the Brantley County Wildfires are being re-routed to an offsite donation center for sorting and cataloging. As the donation hubs get low on items we will pull from that location. 🕖 The daily hours of operation are Sunday through Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm. 📞 The contact number for the drop-off site is 912-203-9053 if you would like to schedule your delivery. THIS LOCATION IS FOR PHYSICAL DONATIONS ONLY 🏠 Citizens that have been affected by the wildfires can continue to pick up from Brantley County Family Connection 10305 Main Street North, Nahunta, 31553 Sunday – Monday from 8 am to 5 pm. 🚒 First Responder donations are to be dropped off at the EMS Training Room on the side of the Head Start building located at 470 Bryan Street Nahunta, 31553 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 💵 Monetary donations can be mailed to Brantley County Family Connection at PO Box 1011 Nahunta, Georgia 31553, dropped off at Brantley County Family Connection at 10305 Main Street North Nahunta 31553, or made online or the PayPal app: zurl.co/EzaLk

All physical donations for the Brantley County Wildfires are being re-routed to an offsite donation center for sorting and cataloging. As the donation hubs get low on items we will pull from that location. 🕖 The daily hours of operation are Sunday through Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm. 📞 The contact number for the drop-off site is 912-203-9053 if you would like to schedule your delivery. THIS LOCATION IS FOR PHYSICAL DONATIONS ONLY 🏠 Citizens that have been affected by the wildfires can continue to pick up from Brantley County Family Connection 10305 Main Street North, Nahunta, 31553 Sunday – Monday from 8 am to 5 pm. 🚒 First Responder donations are to be dropped off at the EMS Training Room on the side of the Head Start building located at 470 Bryan Street Nahunta, 31553 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 💵 Monetary donations can be mailed to Brantley County Family Connection at PO Box 1011 Nahunta, Georgia 31553, dropped off at Brantley County Family Connection at 10305 Main Street North Nahunta 31553, or made online or the PayPal app: zurl.co/3DV6X

Brantley County Wildfire Relief – How to Donate Our community is hurting, and every contribution makes a difference. If you'd like to help those affected by the wildfires, here's how: 📬 In-Person or Mail: Brantley County Family Connection 10305 Main Street, Nahunta, 31553 PO Box 1011, Nahunta, 31553 💻 Online: Donate via PayPal to Brantley County Family Connection ⚠️ Please note: Residents seeking financial assistance from organizations other than Brantley County Family Connection or the American Red Cross may be ineligible for FEMA assistance. Please share so we can get this in front of as many people as possible.

Brantley County Fire Emergency - Info for Residents If you have questions or need updates regarding the ongoing fire emergency, here is how to stay informed: 📧 2026.Hwy82@firenet.gov 📞 Fire Information Line: 912-612-7449 (8AM–8PM) 🚗 Evacuation & Road Closures: 912-674-5878 or 912-674-0195 👍 Facebook: @BrantleyCountySO Stay informed and stay safe.

Free items available for those impacted by the fires at Magnolia House Thrift Store. Just bring your driver's license. 📍 2051 Plant Ave., Waycross, GA 31501

BRANTLEY COUNTY FIRE EMERGENCY A State of Emergency has officially been declared for Brantley County as of April 22, 2026 due to the ongoing wildfire. The Brantley County Board of Commissioners and Emergency Management Agency have activated the Emergency Operations Plan to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Brantley County citizens. Please stay alert, follow evacuation guidance, and look out for your neighbors and community. For official updates, follow the Brantley County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. zurl.co/ilvE9

BRANTLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY NOTICE Free Meal April 21, 2026 Hosted by Twin Rivers Baptist Church Doors open at 6:00 PM Serving until food runs out!

BRANTLEY COUNTY FIRE EMERGENCY — SHELTERS OPEN NOW Due to the ongoing fire in our county, the following shelters are open and available: 📍 Brantley County Library 📍 Methodist Church — Nahunta 📍 Little Memorial — Brown Town & Hwy 32 📍 Hortense Church of God of Prophecy — Hwy 32 E, Hortense 💧 Evacuation Relief Station — Nahunta First Baptist (water and restrooms available) If you or someone you know needs to evacuate, please head to the nearest location. Share this post so your neighbors see it. 🚨 Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Brantley County Residents: Exceptional Drought (D4) has expanded further into southeast Georgia and northeast Florida. Dry conditions are expected to continue through next week. Burn restrictions will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Please comply with all burn restrictions to help keep our community safe.

Brantley County offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday.

The 24th Annual Butterfly Kisses Father–Daughter Dance is coming soon! 📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026 ⏰ 6 – 9 PM 📍 Brantley County Middle School Gym ✨ Free admission (donations appreciated) If dad can’t attend, grandfathers or uncles are welcome to join.

Due to dry conditions and increased wildfire risk, the Brantley County Board of Commissioners has temporarily restricted the outdoor burning of yard debris effective February 12, 2026. Burning of leaves, limbs, grass, and other vegetative debris is prohibited until further notice. Exceptions include attended cooking fires in grills or fire pits, permitted agricultural or forestry burns in accordance with Georgia Forestry Commission guidelines, and authorized government controlled burns. This restriction remains in effect until conditions improve. For questions, contact the Board of Commissioners at 912-462-5256.

Burn Ban Update for Brantley County Per guidance provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Burn Ban in Brantley County has been withdrawn. We encourage all citizens to use extreme caution when burning yard debris and natural vegetation as long as current drought conditions remain in place. Silviculture, agriculture, and land-clearing burns must be approved by the Georgia Forestry Commission. For questions, contact the Brantley County Board of Commissioners at 912-462-5256