SOUTH GEORGIA (WALB) - As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, communities across South Georgia are offering temporary accommodations for evacuees seeking a safe place to stay. WALB is compiling a list of available evacuation sites and resources, and this list will be updated throughout the day as more information becomes available.

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Albany: Exchange Club Fairgrounds offers two free nights for RV evacuees

The Exchange Club of Albany is offering two free nights at its RV park for people evacuating ahead of Hurricane Isaias.

• Location: 810 S. Westover Blvd., Albany, GA 31707
• Cost: Two nights free
• Contact: Ralph at 229-395-5802

Evacuees traveling in recreational vehicles are encouraged to call Ralph for more information and to coordinate their stay.

Lee County: Emergency Operations Center shelter available for residents

The Lee County Emergency Operations Center will open Friday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. Residents with weather-related questions can call 229-759-6012.

First Baptist Church of Leesburg will open its doors at 9 p.m. for people needing shelter. Residents who wish to arrange a stay must call 229-603-0575 and speak with Captain Tony Newsome to coordinate accommodations.

• Location: 145 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg, GA 31763
• Cost: Free
• Contact: 229-603-0575 and speak with Captain Tony Newsome

The shelter is for sheltering purposes only.

Moultrie: Campground available for evacuees

The City of Moultrie is opening its campground to Hurricane Isaias evacuees through October 13. The first three days will be free for evacuees.

Availability is limited because of saturated ground conditions following recent rainfall. Evacuees must call Public Works before arriving to check availability.

• Location: City of Moultrie campground
• Cost: First three days free
• Contact: Moultrie Public Works at 229-668-5423
• Important: Evacuees must leave the campground by October 14 to accommodate campers arriving for the Expo.

WALB is working to gather additional information about evacuation sites and resources across South Georgia. Check back for updates as more locations and accommodations become available.

If you know of a shelter, campground or other resource helping Hurricane Isaias evacuees, let WALB know.

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