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Bikers raise $6,000 for sick teen
Nearly 200 riders gather to support leukemia patient
0227 Bikers fundraiser
Nearly 200 riders and passengers gathered at Long County High School to show their support for Josh Berry, who is fighting leukemia. - photo by Mikee Riddle

A year ago, 15-year-old Josh Berry was just like many other Long County High School students. He had just completed a basketball season with the Blue Tide and was in the process of completing his sophomore year. But on Nov. 17, the lives of the Berry family were turned upside down when they found out their son had leukemia. Since that time, Berry has been receiving treatment for the disease, and the family is doing everything they can to support their son. But with this new obstacle for the family came additional expenses, including travel to and from the doctors, motel stays and changes in medical costs.
On Feb. 19, motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the area joined in Long County for a dice run to help raise money for Berry. More than 100 bikers, with most carrying passengers on their bikes, met at LCHS to show their support.
The day was a great success and everyone had a good time, according to Janet Poole, who helped plan the event.
She also said she gave the Berry family a check for nearly $6,000 Wednesday night on behalf of the Iron Horse Cowboys and the Long County Wingmen Club.
“We gave them $5,890, but there is a little more money in shirt sales that we still have to collect, so there will be a little more,” Poole said.
Her husband, Leonard Poole, said participants came to Ludowici from as far as Albany and Atlanta to be a part of the ride.
“I think this was such a blessing. There was such a great turnout for the ride, and we’re so thankful,” Berry’s mother, Sibley Berry, said.
Berry’s father, Robert Berry, who is the chief deputy for the Long County Sheriff’s Office, said this fundraiser changed his view on bikers.
 “You know, my attitude toward bikers has changed. These guys aren’t out here just to ride their bikes; they’re here for support. But it wouldn’t matter if it was for Josh or anyone else; they would be out here helping anyone in need,” he said.

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Interstate lane closures, detours set
Traffic shift in effect for 20 days near Savannah Airport
GaDOT

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

 

Bryan County

·         From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

 

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

·         There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

 

Liberty County

·         From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

 

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org.  

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

 

Bryan County

·         From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

 

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

·         There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

 

Liberty County

·         From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

 

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org. 

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