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Video : Men who rescued victim from burning car meet for the first time

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The Liberty County Recreation Department Hall was the site of a reunion Saturday afternoon for 3 men who crossed paths on Friday August 24th when Deondre Shuman  slammed into a tree on Ga 196 in Gum Branch, causing the vehicle to catch fire.  Brandon Long, Brian Gulliver, and Ron Sluder sprang into action, pulling Shuman out of the vehicle minutes before it became engulfed in flames.

Two of those rescuers were honored by Shuman’s family with a dinner and a certificate of appreciation.

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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