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Posted on: August 8, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Georgetown County Returns to OPCON 3

Georgetown County Government has returned to Operating Condition 3 - Normal Operations as Debby has exited our area.  All County offices will operate on a normal schedule on Friday, August 9.

If you experienced damages to your property during this event, please fill out our self-report form at gtcounty.org/debby.

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