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Brantley sheriff sets guide for re-entry
From the Brantley Sheriff’s office, 5 p.m. Monday: Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is adjusting road closures and evacuation orders. These changes do not mean that the Highway 82 fire is out, however, we understand that there is a need to get folks back to their property during this break in the fire weather. Anyone re-entering these areas around the Highway 82 fire should be prepared to evacuate again if conditions change.
• Re-entry into residences along GA 110 corridor will be required to show proof of residence at Satilla Grocery/GA 259 or GA 32/301 intersection at the open lot on the west side of 301 where they will be issued a placard so that they can come and go in this voluntary evacuation.
• Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult in this voluntary evacuation area at all times.
• GA 110: No commercial vehicles.
• Entry for residents only (residents will be issued a placard)
Glynn downgrades to voluntary evacuations
From Glynn Fire, 5 p.m. Monday: Based on the westerly trajectory of the wind and updated fire behavior assessments, the fire is moving away from Glynn County at this time.
Given these conditions, Glynn County is downgrading the current mandatory evacuation order to a voluntary evacuation for the following areas:
• Old Post Road to GA 32
• GA 32 to Thalman Park Lane
• Thalman Park Lane to Bladen Road
• Bladen Road to Old Post Road
This recommendation comes from the Southern Area Complex Incident Management Team and is consistent with Glynn County’s current assessment.
Residents should understand that this status may change if fire behavior shifts, wind direction changes, or if additional closures are required.
Voluntary evacuation areas: Alpine Road, Gilley Road, Boones Branch Road, Sallie Cline Road, Mauney Street, Chelsea Circle, Post Road north of GA 82, and Old Post Road north of GA 32 also remain in effect.
Residents in all affected areas should continue to follow guidance from local officials and be prepared for changing conditions.
Now open: Old Post Road at GA 82 and GA 32, Thalman Park Lane at GA 32, and Bladen Road at GA 99.
Roads still closed: GA 32 between GA 301 and GA 99 and GA 110 between GA 32 and GA 82 will remain closed. These roadways are maintained by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Status and forecast: Last night at approximately 8:00 p.m., an isolated thunderstorm moved across the entire fire area. Rain gauges recorded between 0.4 and 0.8 inches.
While this rainfall does not extinguish the fire, it has provided firefighters with meaningful relief from the extreme fire behavior observed in recent days.
Winds Monday will be from the northeast and shift to the east tonight and Tuesday. These wind patterns will continue to push fire activity away from Glynn County. The wind shifting to the northeast will push on the western side of the fire along GA 110.
The wildfire is currently estimated at 22,615 acres and is 6 percent contained.
For all wildfire‑related information, including real‑time interactive maps, visit www.glynncounty.org/wildfires.
State offers help for jobs lost to fire
The Georgia Department of Labor has opened a new portal for South Georgia residents whose jobs have been affected by these fires may be eligible to apply for regular state unemployment insurance benefits.
To apply for assistance, visit your nearest career center or apply through the MyUI Claimant portal.
