BRANTLEY COUNTY, Ga — WOKV and our news partner Action News Jax are broadcasting from Brantley County, Georgia to raise money to help those affected by the Highway 82 fire. People from around the area and around the country are coming together to help those in need.

If you wish to help, you can donate to the South Georgia Wildfire Relief Fund.

Randy White, a retired law enforcement officer, came to Georgia from Rexburg, Idaho to help refuel the trucks that are working to put out the Highway 82 fire. “We usually have busy mornings where people come in before going out on the line, and then in the evening, just when they come back they fuel up,” said White.

Chris Brazell, the owner of The Local in Nahunta, has been serving barbecue to workers and residents in Brantley County affected by the fire. “I’ve never seen a town come together like this,” said Brazell when talking about the community’s response to the fire.

Salvation Army Captain Jim Dillingham says the donations help provide hot meals to those affected by the fire. “During the entire event of the fires, we fed no cold meals; it’s always a hot, nutritious meal. It helps improve one’s outlook, if not for just a few minutes.”

Brantley County resident Jeff Johnson praised the work by workers and volunteers, as well as the community’s response to the fire. “My hat’s off to these people that still care and still care about the people who get trapped in it.”

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Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.