Local Government

After two days of budget presentations from Bulloch County department leaders, the real work begins for County staff and Bulloch County Commissioners to determine what needs they can fund without raising taxes. Click on the picture to read overviews of presentations.

The bill not only mandates the State Board of Education to establish a program for the Department of Education to allocate funds for eligible teachers to purchase school supplies online but also requires all schools to utilize a free-of-charge universal screener for literacy.

Bulloch County Commissioners heard presentations from 12 County departments on Monday as they begin planning for the FY2025 budget. They will continue on Tuesday morning with 13 more presentations. Click on the image to read about day one.

Bulloch County Commissioners met for their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday. Their agenda covered zoning, intergovernmental agreements and listening to public concerns. Click on the picture to read more.

Statesboro City Council recognized SPD Officer Levi Teel for his life saving actions on February 3rd at their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday morning. Click on the picture to read about all City business covered at the meeting.

Community leader and Bulloch County resident Leonard “Len” Fatica announces his candidacy for the Bulloch County Commission District 2C.

Grice Connect has put together a comprehensive qualifying guide for anyone from Bulloch looking to run for Federal, State or local office. Qualifying begins on Monday, March 4, 2024, beginning at 9:00am through March 8, 2024, at 12:00pm. Click on picture to read more.

Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar presented his State of the City address and sat down for questions from Grice Connect's Whitney Lavoie and GS Student Government Association President Blake Robinson. The extensive interview before a live audience covered a range of issues facing the City. Click on the picture to read the full report and watch a video of the address and Q&A.

GA EPD officials held the three hour informational session to go over their data and address citizens concerns. Citizens were able to ask questions and give suggestions for the well permitting process. GA EPD will continue to take comments through March 8th.

At the informational meeting GA EPD representatives will review conditions to issue the permits including the establishment of a fund to address any residential or agriculture well issues and requirement to develop a surface water plan. Grice Connect will livestream the meeting on our Facebook page.