Stewart Overton carries a sandbag to his car at the Crystal River Fire Station Friday morning. [Times photo: Rom Thompson]

Hurricane Georges
Citrus watches for floods, tornadoes
More than 5,000 sandbags are distributed to guard against flooding, but officials say the biggest threat may be tornadoes.

Citrus closings
The Rod MacDonald concert planned for tonight at The Studio Art Center, 114 NE Fifth St., Crystal River, has been canceled.

Some snub Georges, while others make ready
While some Citrus County residents stock up on sandbags, others inquire about a hurricane party at Planet Bubba.

GOP's Social Security proposal hit
U.S. Rep. Karen Thurman and other House Democrats say setting aside 90 percent of budget surpluses isn't enough.

Group's mission is healing
The Citrus County Chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician is sponsoring a two-day seminar on Christian healing.