Wrightsville NewsLocal news for Wrightsville, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Johnson, Laurens Centers Open- May 30, 2008 Last Update: 5292008 3:40:54 PM Author: Bernie O'Donnell People in two Central Georgia counties still dealing with the aftermath of the Mothers Day storms got some federal relief Thursday.http://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/johnson-laurens-centers-open?fromrss=1 Historic storm can't stop Johnson County's 150th birthday celebration- May 24, 2008 The thing about history is that it keeps happening, even when folks are trying to celebrate the past.http://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/historic-storm-cant-stop-johnson-countys... Small Departments Face Problems- May 22, 2008 Last Update: 5162008 12:33:40 AM Author: Tyler Pearson Small town police departments face unique problems.http://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/small-departments-face-problems?fromrss=... Storm Cleanup Continues- May 20, 2008 Cleanup efforts continued for Johnson County residents, only two days after tornadoes ripped across the county leaving a path of destruction from Wrightsville to Kite. via Courier Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/storm-cleanup-continues?fromrss=1 Johnson power outages keep schools closed- May 18, 2008 "We've got a pretty good relief effort going on" A large portion of Johnson County remained without power Tuesday, and the school system will remain closed today and possibly Thursday. via The Macon Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/johnson-power-outages-keep-schools-close... Storm survivors credit sirens- May 16, 2008 "They were activated when we got the tornado warning Sunday. However, the tornadoes were not in the areas where the sirens were" Radio tower destroyed by storm Sunday's storm brought down a metal radio tower in east Bibb County, bending and warping the metal as the tower came crashing down at the Georgia Forestry Commission's campus ... via The Macon Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/storm-survivors-credit-sirens?fromrss=1 Kite Damaged, But Not Destroyed- May 14, 2008 Contrary to national reports, the city of Kite was damaged but not destroyed by the weekend storms. via Courier Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/kite-damaged-but-not-destroyed?fromrss=1 Night brings few additional problems for tornado-ravaged communities- May 12, 2008 "We've heard of people walking in the street carrying things but it was minimal stuff" A little more than 24 hours after tornadoes shredded parts of the midstate, the communities most affected report few problems overnight. via The Macon Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/wrightsville-ga/2008/05/night-brings-few-additional-problems-for... |