If you are attempting to contact a family member, friend, or your student at Georgia Southern in Statesboro, please be aware that much of the community is currently without power and Internet. There are also interruptions in cellular service due to towers being down.
At this time, there have been NO serious storm-related injuries or deaths officially reported in Statesboro. Your family members and friends are very likely safe -- just unable to be reached at this time.
Restoration efforts are ongoing as conditions allow.
Mayor Jonathan McCollar declared a state of emergency in the City of Statesboro on Friday morning.
