Full Notification

Hurricane Idalia has passed Glynn County and continues now towards the Carolinas. While the weather impacts from the storm have been reduced, the area will continue to see higher-than-normal wind gusts and isolated rainfall. 

Due to nightfall, crews will not be able to fully assess or clear debris until the morning. Residents, island employees, and their guests should use caution when moving around the island as there may be missing road/directional signs and the possibility of further downed trees from softened soil is high.

The Sidney Lanier Bridge will REMAIN CLOSED until tomorrow when it can be fully inspected. There is no confirmed time from GDOT for when that will be. Those traveling to/from Jekyll Island should plan to use an alternate route through mid-morning.

Georgia Power is continuing to work through power outages in the area as the weather/wind permits. Due to nightfall, crews will not be working after 11 p.m. and will resume work at 5 a.m. Residents and businesses without power at 11 p.m. should plan to be without power until at least the early morning. 

OPERATIONAL UPDATES

All Jekyll Island Authority offices, amenities, and facilities are scheduled to open tomorrow morning, Thursday, August 31 during their regular operating hours.

However, several amenities and facilities may be operating under reduced staffing or services tomorrow, due to the impacts of the storm. If you have questions about a specific facility's operations before arriving, please contact 912.635.4000 for updates.

PREVIOUS UPDATES
Ameris Bank will be closed all day Wednesday, August 30 with an anticipated reopening on Thursday pending minimal impact to operations. Businesses and residents should complete any necessary banking transactions before the close of business today, Tuesday, August 29.

Waste Management trash and recycling services will not take place on Wednesday, August 30. Services will resume on Thursday, pending no road closures, with pickup schedules operating one day behind through Saturday. Service schedules will resume as normal beginning next week.

Glynn County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31, returning on Friday, September 1.


Further information regarding storm cleanup will be provided tomorrow after the island is fully assessed.

Instructions:

Georgia Power is continuing to work through power outages in the area as the weather/wind permits. Due to nightfall, crews will not be working after 11 p.m. and will resume work at 5 a.m. Residents and businesses without power at 11 p.m. should plan to be without power until at least the early morning.