Talmadge, Sidney Lanier Bridges closing to vehicular traffic tomorrow; Houlihan Bridge closed to maritime traffic in preparation for Hurricane Ian Read More: bit.ly/3BW1HGG

We anticipate sustained tropical storm winds ranging from 40 - 50MPH with gusts peaking at around 60MPH. Due to deteriorating weather conditions, City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, though essential services will be maintained.

Sandbag distribution will begin at 9AM unless weather prohibits safe distribution.

Southeast Georgia is still under a Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warning. We are seeing a decrease in the rain forecast, now expecting around 2 to 4 inches. We can still expect moderate tropical storm force winds. We still expect to see more elevated high tides.

UPDATE: Talmadge Bridge to remain open; Closures for Sidney Lanier, Houlihan Bridges remain in place Read More: bit.ly/3RlO2P4 Ga Southwest DOT @GDOTEastTraffic Georgia DOT - Northeast Region WJCL News wtoc11 FOX 28 Columbus Savannah Now

The Red Cross has opened a shelter in Brunswick, located at 2900 Albany Street or the Old Risley Annex. Red Cross will be staffing this shelter during the storm as needed. Staff arrived Wednesday evening to set up and evaluate needs and resources.

Officials ask for citizens to seek this shelter if they are in need of safer shelter or have a compromised living situation during the storm. It will be a first come first serve basis and will not be available following the storms departure from our area.

Regarding road closures, no road closings will occur unless warranted by flooding conditions. Public Works is currently out of sandbags, but city residents can still Bring Your Own Bags for sand.

Republic Services will resume trash pickup tomorrow to all areas except Sea Island. If there are any changes we will send out a notification.

Weather Update: Wave action will increase during high tide around midnight lasting until 2:00AM. We expect to see a few large wind gusts peaking at around 50MPH, but don’t anticipate any sustained hurricane conditions. The rainfall estimate is still sitting at around 2 - 4 inches

Road Closures: Lanier Blvd has been closed until further notice due to water over the road. Flooding was reported on Parkwood, Torras causeway intersection and Riverside this afternoon, but has been cleared based on latest status.

Here are some recent photographs of a few areas that have been impacted by high tides, higher water levels, and flooding. Remember that the non-emergency phone number to call for downed trees, power lines, and other non-life-threatening issues is 912-554-7111

Hickory Bluff residents are being evacuated and other neighborhoods and schools are under shelter-in-place orders due to a risk of explosion at the Symrise plant in Glynn County. thebrunswicknews.com/breaking/poten…

There is a major chemical fire at the Symrise chemical plant in Glynn County. This is not in the City of Brunswick.

Get ready for Jazz Fest! The Jazz Fest event hosted by The Coastal African American History Preservation Commission is still set to take place at an indoor location, the Risley Annex Gym (2900 Albany Street) on Saturday, November 12th from 12:00PM - 6:00PM.

Please be advised that the FJ Torras Causeway is closed to all eastbound traffic at this time.

The St Simons Causeway will be open be open ways very soon. Eastbound is open now.

The Saint Simons Island causeway is open both ways now. Glynn Avenue and 17 in Brunswick still has some blockages but should be open soon.

Most but not all lanes of Glynn Avenue/Hwy 17 are open north and south. There is still some debris pick up going on but traffic is moving.  The Saint Simons Island causeway is open both ways. 

With deep pride and appreciation, let us present the Brunswick Police Officer of the Year, Corporal Kiara Woods! Thank you, Corporal Woods, for your selfless service to the City of Brunswick!