Updated 3:30 p.m., November 7. 2024
- All dirt roads in Bulloch County are now closed to bus travel for Thursday and Friday
- The alternate bus route & bus stop plan that was used during Tropical Storm Debby is now in effect for all dirt roads
- Some paved roads may also be affected
- Bus drivers will communicate with parents on November 7, before the afternoon bus routes, to relay this information to affected families
- Please review the bus transportation tips listed below while the school district is under its alternate transportation plan
Bulloch County is currently experiencing extended heavy rain; however, schools will continue a normal schedule on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7 & 8, and the school district will activate its alternate bus transportation plan. Families are asked to familiarize themselves with the information below.
Based on ongoing collaboration with the Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency and Bulloch County Public Works, Bulloch County Schools has activated its alternate bus transportation plan for the remainder of the week. Be alert for any messages from your middle or high schools as to any changes to athletic schedules. In cases of weather events like this, we encourage parents and schools to be patient and flexible with alternate bus routes, absences, and tardies.
Alternate Bus Transportation Plan for Families
Families are asked to keep the following tips in mind while the alternate bus transportation plan is in place:
- Everyone is encouraged to drive with caution
- All dirt roads in Bulloch County are now closed to school bus traffic. Remember that some roads might be open for car traffic, but not for school buses.
- Some paved roads may also not be passable for buses
- Adhere to designated bus stops for everyone’s safety and efficiency.
- Use the Transportation Help Desk for any questions or concerns about your child’s bus route.
- Download the Edulog Parent Portal mobile application for real-time updates on your child’s bus information. Visit our Transportation Services webpage for a helpful flier to assist you.
- Expect possible bus delays. You can use the Edulog Parent Portal mobile app to track updates on your child’s bus.
- School Nutrition will provide breakfast to any students who arrive late due to a delayed bus.
For families with an alternate bus stop:
- Parents are asked to bring their child to the stop and ensure children do not walk along roadways.
- Please remain with your child until the bus arrives and be punctual for the afternoon pick-up at the alternate stop.
- Children not picked up at their alternate stop will be returned to the school, and the school will contact a parent.
- Expect possible bus delays. You can use the Edulog Parent Portal mobile app to track updates on your child’s bus.Â
We understand that using alternate bus stops is inconvenient and challenging, but we appreciate your patience and cooperation during this temporary adjustment. Thank you for your continued kindness and support for our bus drivers.
Current list of roads that are closed to bus traffic:
- All dirt roads in Bulloch County, even if they are not listed here.
- Alford (between Emit Grove Road and Hwy. 67)
- Akins Pond (between Middleground and Two Chop Roads)
- Aycock
- Bee Bee
- Black Creek
- Bonnett at U.S. Hwy. 80 West
- Burkhalter (From Clito & Magnolia Church Rd; and Clito to Five Chop Road)
- Buck Creek
- Buster Miller
- Cliponreka
- Clito (at Mallard Pond Road)
- Clito (to Five Chop Road)
- Colfax West
- Cypress Lake Road (portions)
- Dink StationÂ
- Edenfield (off Burkhalter Road)
- Foster Williams at Hwy 46 (Washed out)
- Golf Club
- Harold Howell
- Harville
- Harvey Wilson at David Colley Road
- Hendrix Deloach
- Holland
- Homer Smith
- Isaac AkinsÂ
- John Heath
- Joy Street to U.S. Hwy 80
- Jo Dan
- Kelly Pond
- Kennedy
- Lakeview at Mallard Pond & MIddleground
- Lakeview to Old River Road North
- Lakeview to Donaldson Road to Mallard Pond Road
- Langston to Union Church
- Langston Chapel Road (To Old Register Road to Seaborn Road)
- Lester Fordham
- McEleven Pond
- Maria Sorrell (The dirt road portion)
- Mallard Pond (to Akins Pond Road)
- Middleground Road to U.S. Hwy. 25
- Miller Street Extension (dirt road portion)
- Miller Street Extension (1021 Miller Street Extension – Dam Breach; flooding)
- Mitchell Rigdon
- Moore Chavers (water over road)
- Nessmith (between Banks Dairy and Pat Mock Roads)
- Old Portal at Ponderosa Road
- Old Register near Tormenta Way
- Oliff Hill
- Ponderosa (Hwy. 25 to Banks Creek and Old Portal Road)
- Proctor
- Pulaski Hwy. from Old Mills Road to Nessmith Lane
- Reedy Branch (Nevils Groveland Rd. side)
- Riverview
- R L Lee
- Robbins
- Seaborn Vickery (at Mallard Pond Road)
- Shuman at Club RoadÂ
- Sinkhole
- Southwell Lane (off of South Wynn Road)
- Spell Mincey
- Tillman Pond
- Vista Circle
- Walter McGlammery
- West Alderman to West Point to Nessmith Roads
- West Lane (past Brooklet Elementary away from town)
- Westside (Towards Portal to High Point)
- Westside to David Coley to Dean Nichols Roads
- Westside at Highpoint Road
- Westside to Rocky Ford Road
- West Jones (Closed at Cromartie)
- West Waters
- W H Smith
- Wigfall
- Williams (near Friendship Church Road)
- Willow Hill Road at U.S. Hwy. 80
- Womack
- Zetwell (at J A Hart Road)
- Zetwell (at Hwy. 24 to Burkhalter Rd.)
Please note that these roads also remain closed due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene:
- Brannen Pond Road
- Nevils Denmark Road
- M P Martin
- Honey Bowen Road (per county list)
- Bethel Church Road (alternate stop at church)
- Wilburn Road
- Mitchell Rigdon
- Shawn Sorrell Road
- Kendricks Road
- Horse Fly Road
