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Street improvements, Tentative budget discussion at Brooklet Council May 16

Street improvements, Tentative budget discussion at Brooklet Council May 16

Dixie Street, Oak Street, Colony Lane, Scarlett Place and Rhett Court were selected for 2024 Street improvements, and single family home developments on Old Leefield Road are now slated to become duplexes. The tentative FY25 budget was approved and the farmers market is looking to move online. This and more at the Tuesday May 24, 2024 Brooklet City Council meeting.
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"Let's Go Big Mo!" Community cheers as GS grad Will Moseley reaches top 3 on American Idol

"Let's Go Big Mo!" Community cheers as GS grad Will Moseley reaches top 3 on American Idol

Hazlehurst's Will Moseley, a proud graduate of Georgia Southern University, has secured a top 3 spot on American Idol. The Hazlehurst community came together to celebrate with a parade and a free concert this week. Tune in for the finale and final vote this Sunday at 8pm.
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Chamber's PARgaritaville-themed golf tournament a whopping success

Chamber's PARgaritaville-themed golf tournament a whopping success

With their largest-ever turnout, a hole-in-one by Chris Tiller, and an all-around great time at this Jimmy Buffet-themed event, the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce hosted one of their best golf tournaments yet.
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Speaker Burns and Lt. Governor Jones announce joint committee investigating professional licensing issues

Speaker Burns and Lt. Governor Jones announce joint committee investigating professional licensing issues

Burns said he has received complaints from Georgia businesses about inefficiencies in renewing and obtaining necessary licenses and certifications. The committee will identify opportunities for improvement in the system.
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Long to walk '50 in Honor of the Fallen Five-O' beginning Friday afternoon

Long to walk '50 in Honor of the Fallen Five-O' beginning Friday afternoon

In his ninth straight year, John Long, draped with his blue line flag, will be doing a 50 mile walk around Statesboro, to honor the fallen law enforcement officers over the last year.
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Portal adds three more athletes to college athletics signing roster

Portal adds three more athletes to college athletics signing roster

This signing has made it six athletes who have committed to play at the next level in the 2023-2024 school year
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Tormenta FC’S W League shuts out Fayetteville Fury in season opener

Tormenta FC’S W League shuts out Fayetteville Fury in season opener

This is the third year of the South Georgia Tormenta FC Women's Team.
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Local students awarded scholarships for pursuing careers in education

Local students awarded scholarships for pursuing careers in education

Four Bulloch County students who plan to become teachers recently received scholarships from the Bulloch Retired Educators Association.
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Georgia Southern University celebrates faculty and staff excellence

Georgia Southern University celebrates faculty and staff excellence

Fourteen individual faculty and staff members, along with one team, were honored with awards for their outstanding contributions to Georgia Southern. More than 400 employees were also honored for their years of service to the university.
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Save the Date: Family Fun Resource Day at Berkshire Village is May 31

Save the Date: Family Fun Resource Day at Berkshire Village is May 31

The Statesboro Village Builders are excited to announce their upcoming Family Fun Resource Day event which is scheduled for May 31st. The event will be held at Berkshire Village Lawn, located at 220 Lanier Dr. Get ready for a day of FREE entertainment with music, interactive games, and onsite resources. Kids can enjoy face painting, bounce houses, and arts and crafts activities.
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