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Free mammograms for women who meet eligibility criteria
mammogram

Uninsured and low-income women in Long County can observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by getting a life-saving screening.

Long County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) is partnering with the Southeast Georgia Health System Breast Care Center’s Mobile Mammography Program to enroll women into BCCP, provide breast screenings and offer free mammograms from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the IGA on Highway 84 in Ludowici.

Women who meet certain annual income guidelines and are 40-64 years of age without insurance will be eligible to receive a screening mammogram at no cost.

No appointment is necessary. For more information on the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and eligibility requirements, go to gachd.org/bccp.

 

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Winter storm warning issued
snow forecast

Southeast Georgia, including Liberty and Long counties, is under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service.

Rain in the afternoon will change to a sleet/snow mix in the late afternoon, then snow in the evening and continue overnight. Along the Georgia coast, rain in the afternoon will change to a freezing rain or sleet mix in the evening. One to two inches of snow is expected for most regions with locally higher amounts possible. As much as a quarter-inch of ice is expected along the Georgia coast.

The coldest period will occur Tuesday through Thursday night. Near record-low temperatures are possible Wednesday night. Dangerous wind chills are possible, especially Wednesday night, with values as low as 8-15°F.

● Tuesday: Highs in the upper 30s with temperatures falling into the lower 20s

● Wednesday: Highs in the mid-30s, with temperatures dropping into the teens overnight. Minimum wind chill values as cold as 8-15o F above zero

● Thursday: Highs near 40o F, with temperatures again falling into the lower 20s Thursday night.

Snow/Freezing Rain

The risk for accumulating snow and freezing rain persists

● Most likely start time: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday.

● Greatest impact: 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

● Precipitation ends: 6-10 a.m. Wednesday.

Refreeze/Black Ice

Melted snow and ice may refreeze Wednesday night and Thursday night, increasing the risk of black ice

● Hazards include slippery roads and surfaces

● Suspension bridge cables may accumulate ice, leading to the potential for falling ice

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