Gov. Deal lifts mandatory evacuation for 6 coastal counties
Following the exit of Tropical Storm Irma in Georgia, Governor Nathan Deal has lifted the mandatory evacuation order for six coastal counties.
According to a news release, GDOT assessment teams completed safety inspections of 49 impacted state bridges in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh counties.
Following the safety determination of each bridge, the state lifted the mandatory evacuation order, allowing local authorities to determine when citizens may return home.
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This story was originally published September 12, 2017 at 12:28 PM with the headline "Gov. Deal lifts mandatory evacuation for 6 coastal counties."