Shelter Openings, Curfews & School/College/University/Civic Organizations/Businesses Closings and Delays due to Hurricane Helene

ALBANY, Ga. –

Curfews:

The following is a list of curfews or shelter-in-place orders:

• Americus: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Dougherty County and the City of Albany
  • 7 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday for all residents within Dougherty County and the City of Albany
    Exceptions: Emergency responders, medical personnel, and essential workers traveling
    to or from work.
  • Dougherty Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened. If you have any storm related questions call (229) 302-1900. Refrain from calling 911 unless it is a dire emergency.

Shelters:

• Albany: James H. Gray Civic Center, 100 E. Oglethorpe Blvd., opens at noon Thursday
• Bainbridge: Hope Farms, 701 Gordon Ave, opens 5 p.m. Wednesday
• Douglas: Central Square Complex, 216 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas, opens at 8 a.m.
• Exchange Club of Albany RV Park, 2007 W. Oakridge Dr., open fours day at no charge, space available to horses
• Valdosta: 100 E. Park Ave. Valdosta, 2 p.m. Thursday
• Cook County High School, 9900 GA 37, Adel; opening 2 p.m. Thursday
• Coffee County, Central Square Complex 216 S. Madison Avenue, Douglas; opening 8 a.m. Thursday
• Decatur County: Jones Wheat Elementary School, 1401 E. Shotwell St., Bainbridge; opening 10 a.m. Thursday
• Dougherty County, Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany; opening 12 p.m. Thursday
• Lowndes County, Park Avenue, 100 E. Park Ave., Valdosta; opening 2 p.m. Thursday
• Ochlocknee Baptist Church, 3096 E Railroad St, Ochlocknee, opens at 4 p.m. Thursday
• Spence filed Community Center, 290 Harper Blvd. opens 8 a.m. Thursday
• Thomas County, Cross Creek Elementary School, 324 Clark Rd. Thomasville; opening 8 a.m. Thursday
• Tifton: Tift County Recreation Dept., 401 Victory Drive, opens 5:00 p.m. Thursday
• Poulan Baptist Church

The following are confirmed school/college/university closures and delays on Thursday, September 26th and/or Friday, September 27th due to Hurricane Helene:

This is an extensive list and will be updated as information is received.

School Closings/Delays:

• Adel Community Christian Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Atkinson County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Baker County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Baconton Charter Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Berrien County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Ben Hill County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Brooks County Schools, early release at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, closed Friday
• Calhoun County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Clinch County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Colquitt County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Cook County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Crisp Academy, early dismissal at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, closed Friday
• Crisp County Schools early dismissal (varied times by school) Thursday, closed Friday
  • CCPK – 11:30 a.m.
  • CCPS and CCES – 12:00 p.m.
  • CCMS and CCHS – 12:30 p.m.
• Crossroads Baptist School, closed Thursday & Friday
• Community Charter Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Coffee County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Cook County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Decatur County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Deerfield-Windsor, early release at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, closed Friday
• Dooly County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Dougherty County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Early County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Echols County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Georgia Christian School, closed Thursday & Friday
• Grace Christian Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Grady County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Irwin County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Lanier County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Lee County Schools closed Thursday & Friday, 12-month employees report to work on half-day schedule Thursday
• Lowndes County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Miller County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Mitchell County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Pataula Charter Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Pelham City Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Potter’s House Daycare in Tifton, closed Thursday & Friday
• Quitman County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Randolph County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Scintilla Charter Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Southwest Georgia Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Spring Creek Charter Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• St. Teresa’s School, closed Thursday & Friday
• Seminole County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Stewart County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Terrell Charter Academy, closed Thursday & Friday
• Terrell County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Tift County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Tiftarea Academy, virtual learning Thursday, closed Friday
• Thomas County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Thomasville City Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Turner County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Valdosta City Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Westwood Schools, closed Thursday & Friday
• Wilcox County Schools early dismissal at 1:00 p.m., closed Friday
• Worth County Schools, closed Thursday & Friday

University Closings:

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) virtual classes previously scheduled on Thursday cancelled, all campuses closed Thursday &  Friday, weekend events cancelled, to be rescheduled
• Albany Technical College (ATC), closed Thursday & Friday
• Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), closed Thursday & Friday
• South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), closed Thursday & Friday
• Thomas University, to transition to online learning, all-in person activities cancelled Wednesday through Friday
• University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton Campus closed Thursday & Friday
• Valdosta State University (VSU), students and staff should check email for important information, closed Thursday & Friday
• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, closed Thursday & Friday

Civic Organizations/Businesses:

• City of Albany, all offices, closed Thursday & Friday
  • On Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, 2024, The City of Albany administrative offices will be closed ahead of potentially severe weather. Departments will be available remotely to assist with any customer service needs. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC), 311, and Emergency and Essential Services will be fully operational on Thursday and Friday.
  • Albany Transit and Garbage Service will be operating as usual on Thursday. Transit services will resume at 8:15 a.m. on Friday unless road conditions are too severe. Friday’s Garbage Pickup will take place on Saturday as long as conditions permit. There will be no Municipal Court on Friday.
  • The Emergency Management Agency will continue to monitor the situation and the City, in partnership with the County, will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
    For any storm related questions or to report any storm-related incidents, call the EOC at (229) 302-1900. Please use 911 for emergencies only.
• Dougherty County Judicial Building
  • All individuals selected for jury duty on Friday, September 27, 2024, do not need to report to the Dougherty County Judicial Building. The building will be closed due to the weather threat from Hurricane Helene.
  • If you were to report on Friday at 8:30 AM, report Monday, September 30, 2024, at 8:30 AM.
  • If you were to report Friday at 11:00 AM, then report Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
• Albany Museum of Art (AMA)
• Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB Albany) will close its Johnson Road and truck gates at 1 p.m. and release all personnel early Thursday, Sept. 26.
  • The Veterans Affairs Clinic, Naval Branch Health Clinic, Navy Federal Credit Union, Marine Corps Exchange and the Commissary will be closed during the same times.
  • We will resume operations with Mission Essential personnel only, Friday, Sept. 27. All other employees will be placed on maximum telework or weather and safety leave.
• Remerton City Hall, closed Thursday & Friday
• City of Valdosta, all city offices, includes Customer Service Building, closed Thursday & Friday
• City of Tifton, all city offices and facilities, closed Thursday & Friday
• Lowndes County Government and Court offices, closed Thursday & Friday
• Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and administration offices, closed Thursday & Friday
• South Health District all offices closed Thursday & Friday
• West Central Health District locations close at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, closed Friday

Sandbags:

• City of Albany Public Works Department,  at 1900 N. Monroe Street
• City of Adel Public Works Department, at 404 N. Poplar St.
• City of Moultrie Public Works Department, 1108 1st Street
• Dougherty County, 2038 Newton Road
• Fire Station on Shiloh Road, Station 6: 6031 Shiloh Road, Hahira
• Fire Station on Upper New Bethel Road, Station 6: 6187 Upper New Bethel Road, Valdosta
• Fire Station on Old Quitman Hwy: 3979 Old Quitman Highway, Valdosta
• Fire Station location in Clyattville: 5000 Cedar Street Valdosta

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