ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Sandbags are available in some locations in south Georgia ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Here’s where they’re available:

Albany

The City of Albany is distributing sandbags to residents at a single location. In Thomas County, Public Works has opened sandbag pickup sites at eight locations for residents preparing for Hurricane Isaias.

Crews in Albany have drawn down retention ponds and are working to clear low-lying and flood-prone areas, according to the City of Albany. With continuous rainfall expected this weekend, the city is urging residents in low-lying areas to prepare for possible flooding.

The City of Albany is handing out 10 sandbags per household at 1900 N Monroe St. until 5 p.m., Oct. 9. Residents must provide proof of Albany residency to collect sandbags, the city said.

Thomas County

In Thomas County, sandbag pickup began Friday, October 9, at noon and runs through Sunday, October 11, at 7 p.m. The county has eight collection sites. The sites are self-service, and residents fill their own bags. Sand, bags, and shovels are provided.

Pickup locations:

• Woodruff Farm Site, 1433 Woodruff Farm Road, Thomasville, GA 31757
• Boston Site 320 Legion Road, Boston, GA 31626
• Dillon Site 4265 Dillon Road, Thomasville, GA 31757
• 188/202 Site 10100 Hwy 188/202, Ochlocknee, GA 31773
• Riverwood Site 130 Boat Ramp Road, Thomasville, GA 31792
• Hansell Site 27 Hansell Road, Meigs, GA 31765
• Stewart Site 142 Stewart Road, Thomasville, GA 31792
• Patten Coolidge Site 365 Patten Coolidge Road, Thomasville, GA 31757

Adel

Sandbags are available at the City of Adel Public Works Department, located at 404 N Poplar St., until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

Lee County

Pickup sandbags at Public Works, located at 759 Hwy. 32 East in Leesburg. Sandbags are available beginning at 11 a.m. Friday until they run out. Limit 10 per household.

Moultrie

Sandbag pickup Saturday, Oct 10, 7:30 a.m. till 12 p.m. 10 sandbags per household at the City of Moultrie Service Center located at 1108 1st St NE.

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