Social media platforms are removing critical Hurricane Helene coverage from Grice Connect

Many of our readers follow Grice Connect via social media, relying on these platforms to stay informed about local news and important events. However, we’re facing a serious issue: social media platforms have recently begun removing critical posts about Hurricane Helene from our Grice Connect page.

For the past few weeks, these platforms have been arbitrarily removing our posts, citing vague violations of their community standards. Posts that contain nothing controversial—like updates about the closure of Ralph's Diner—have been taken down without explanation. Even worse, there's no way for us to contact these companies directly to resolve these issues. There's no phone number or email to appeal or explain why these removals are unwarranted.

Tonight, they removed one of our most crucial stories: Bulloch Public Works Launches Interactive Road Map for Hurricane Helene. This is a vital resource for our community, especially as the storm progresses. Yet, social media has decided you don’t need to see it.

This censorship is deeply troubling. By removing our posts, these platforms are determining what they think is important for you to know, and in some cases, you may not see our stories at all.

You can still access all of our Hurricane Helene coverage and more by visiting our website directly. We encourage you to bookmark Grice Connect and keep checking back as we provide real-time updates on the storm and other local news. CLICK HERE to read all Hurricane Helene stories.

To make sure you never miss an important story, consider subscribing to The Bulloch Daily, our free morning "newspaper" that we send directly to your inbox every day at 6:00 am. It’s the easiest way to stay informed about everything happening in Bulloch County, including ongoing storm coverage.

For even quicker access, add Grice Connect to your phone or tablet’s home screen. This will give you an easy-to-use "app" that you can click on throughout the day to stay updated with the latest news from our community.