Bulloch VOAD

07/27/2026

Many individuals asked how to support on-going fire relief efforts in Bulloch County with the Buie Driggers Road fire. We have a couple of options to support this detailed below.

On Friday, July 24, 2026, the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex opened boarding operations to support equine owners who needed to evacuate due to the proximity of the fire on Buie Driggers Road. Approximately 45 horses have been safely located at the Ag Complex during this time.

In support of this initiative and to potentially reduce expenses for equine owners and county operations, Bulloch Strong is establishing a fund specifically to receive financial donations to support the expenses from the Bulloch County Agricultural complex. All donations received to this fund will support the current and future animal welfare needs in disaster operations in Bulloch County.

If you are interested in contributing directly to this fund, please follow the steps below:

Go to https://bullochvoad.com/donate/

Select your contribution frequency and amount, click Donate Now

Enter your Billing Information, click Continue

Select where you would like to designate your gift:

General - goes to general disaster preparedness and recovery operations in Bulloch County. This could support operations like the Bulloch County CAFE Team or other recovery operations.

Buie Driggers Road Fire - Animal Shelter Fund will designate funds for animal shelter operations

Enter your Payment Information, click Donate Now

About Bulloch VOAD
Bulloch VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is a network of organizations working together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in Bulloch County and surrounding regions.

About Bulloch Strong
Bulloch Strong is the long-term recovery group associated with Bulloch VOAD for Bulloch County, coordinating resources, volunteers, and partnerships to support individuals and families as they rebuild after disaster. As a 501(c)(3), all donations made to Bulloch Strong are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance applicable to your specific situation.

07/25/2026

Updated information from Bulloch County Fire Department regarding fire near Buie Driggers Road.

07/24/2026

Update 9:40 AM, Saturday, July 25, 3026: GFC is reporting the fire reduced to 389 acres; 75% contained. No homes lost or damaged. GFC ground and air resources on site today as higher chance of rain moves in. Citizens are asked to avoid the area.

Update 8:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2026: Bulloch Country Fire is reporting that the fire has been contained. Bulloch Fire units will be leaving the scene and Georgia Forestry units will remain on site for now. Citizens are safe to return to their homes. The temporary shelter located at Brooklet Community Church on Lane Street in Brooklet, GA has been closed.

Update: 7:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2026: Rick Lane, Georgia Forestry Commission Region 4 Fire Management Official is reporting that they have made great progresson battling the wildfire and estimates to be at 75% containment. Fire crews will continue to work the fire throughout the evening.

Bulloch VOAD/Bulloch Strong is prepared to assist with anyone who would like to voluntarily evacuate their home and has no place to go. Email Ryan Heins at [email protected] if you need immediate shelter or other assistance.

Bulloch VOAD/Bulloch Strong is preparing resources and volunteers to assist with anyone impacted by the wildfires in Bulloch County, Georgia on Friday, July 24, 2026.

If you are impacted, live in the area and have immediate needs email Ryan Heins at: [email protected] .

If you would like to volunteer for this event if activated register here: https://bullochvoad.com/volunteer/

Anyone who is interested in donating resources, materials, etc. to this event please email: [email protected] .

07/24/2026

Bulloch VOAD is actively monitoring this active fire. We are preparing to assist in whatever way is needed. Currently we are staging resources and volunteers. If you live in the area impacted and have any immediate needs email Ryan Heins at [email protected]

Authorities have closed sections of Buie Driggers Road to allow emergency crews to reach a 250-acre wildfire burning in Bulloch County.

06/26/2026

A heat wave is on the way. Above normal temperatures arrive Friday, with Sunday and Monday shaping up to be very hot days. Make sure you are taking precautions to prevent heat related illness. weather.gov/chs

06/25/2026

Heat and humidity will build across much of the South Carolina Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia this weekend. Near record highs are possible Sunday with some areas nearing the 100 degree mark. Be sure to prepare now for the heat.

06/24/2026

As we enter hurricane season Bulloch VOAD invites citizens who have an interest in volunteering during disasters or in preparation for disasters to sign up now.

https://bullochvoad.com/volunteer/

06/10/2026

Thanks to a grant from another organization, Bulloch Strong has limited opportunities for homeowners who suffered damage from Tropical Storm Debby to receive a new roof. Learn more about the program and if you may qualify on our website https://bullochvoad.com/bulloch-strong-tsdebby-roof/:

06/08/2026

Last week, Bulloch Strong hosted an Open House event to help residents get connected to resources if they were still working to recover from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene. Learn more about those recovery efforts here:

A disaster recovery and community resources open house was held in Statesboro, connecting storm victims with the help they need and strengthening local response efforts.

06/08/2026

Last week we hosted an Open House event to help residents still struggling with recovery from Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. Learn more about the event here:

Residents from Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Emanuel, Tattnall, Jenkins, and Screven counties were invited to Pittman Park United Methodist Church in Statesboro to speak with case managers on-site and s…