Wayne County Emergency Management

05/29/2026

Businesses and residents affected by the wildfires on April 20, 2026, in Brantley County can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) to assist Georgians in the declared county applying for SBA disaster loan assistance.

For more information on how to apply, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-08-29/disaster-assistance-available-catoosa-county-opens-disaster-loan-outreach.

05/28/2026

Wake Up with Wayne Chamber for a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop! We’re focusing on storm readiness and what local businesses need to know before, during, and after a storm.🌀🌧

Register HERE: https://www.chamberdata.net/webforms/EvtListing.aspx...

Be proactive. Be prepared. Start your morning informed and ready.
📅June 2, 2026
🕒8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
📍Coastal Pines Technical College - 1777 W Cherry St.

Join us to connect with fellow business members over a fresh-brewed cup of coffee and gain valuable insights to help protect your business and community.

Experts from NOAA Weather will provide updates on forecasting and how to stay informed during severe weather events. Wayne County Emergency Management Agency will share local response procedures, preparedness planning, and recovery resources available to businesses. We’ll also hear from a fire safety professional on how to reduce risks, protect your property, and ensure workplace safety during emergencies.

This workshop is designed to equip you with practical tools, local contacts, and actionable steps to keep your employees, customers, and operations safe during hurricane season.

05/27/2026

BREAKING NEWS: An inmate of the minimum-security satellite camp at FCI-Jesup was reported to federal law-enforcement agencies as having walked away from the unfenced camp this week.
According to a Tuesday report from WSAV, Arthur Cofield, 34, was reported as missing from camp.
He is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 210 pounds, the report said.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Marshals Service by calling (912) 429-7169. Anonymous information may be provided the U.S. Marshals Service by calling 1-877-WANTED-2 (877-926-8332).

We will update online and in print as the story develops.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

🚧🚧 Road Work Notice - Tank Road 🚧🚧

Sikes Brothers will begin work on Tank Road starting Thursday, May 28, 2026. The project is tentatively scheduled to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

Motorists should expect possible delays and are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area. Please allow extra travel time and watch for workers and equipment.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this improvement project.

05/23/2026

Already over 1 1/2” in the Gardi/Little Creek areas with more moving in the area.
1 1/4 Downtown Jesup