Possible severe weather in southeastern Lowndes Co. Remain aware of surroundings & visit weather.gov for up to date info.

A controlled burn on Hwy 84 East has reduced visibility due to smoke in the area. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

Morven Rd. will be closed at Franks Creek for the replacement of the bridge from May 26 July 31. www. lowndescounty.com for more info.

Hurricane season begins June 1, are you prepared? Visit ready.ga.gov for preparedness checklists.

Lowndes County's proposed FY 2016 budget is available online, lowndescounty.com.

Help spread the word! Signs available for $40.00 to be installed across Lowndes Co. 239-671-2400 to order.

Hurricane season begins today. Are you prepared? Visit ready.ga.gov for easy planning tips.

Hurricane season is here! Sign up for Emergency Notifications with Code Red at lowndescoounty.com. It's free!

Engineering has closed Shiloh Road at Franks Creek. A sink hole in the area may impact the road. More info will be available in the a.m.

Sinkhole evaluation is ongoing. For a 2:00 p.m. update visit News Flash at lowndescounty.com

Last night, Lowndes County used CodeRed to inform area citizens of the sink hole. Be informed, sign up for free, lowndescounty.com.

Shiloh Road remains closed as sinkhole evaluation is ongoing. A new detour has been put in place. Visit lowndescounty.com for more.

Lowndes Co. Engineering is in the process of opening Shiloh Rd. The road should be open by 6:00 pm this evening. www.lowndescounty for more.

Make plans to join Lowndes County in remembering 9-11, Fri. 10:00 am, on the historical courthouse lawn.

Election results may be monitored this evening as they come in by visiting lowndescounty.com.

As rain continues through the evening, please allow a little extra travel time in the morning. Drive defensively & be safe.

For official info on Colin visit lowndescounty.com or EMA Lowndes - Colin on Facebook.

Crews are working to fix a water main break in the Crestwood and Spring Creek subdivisions. Call Lowndes Co. Utilities at 671-2500 for info.

Thoughts & prayers remain with Deputy Chris Butler's family and the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office.

Keeping Lowndes Co. farmers in our thoughts as they work through the night to protect young crops from cold temperatures. #nofarmersnofood