Education

East Georgia State College (EGSC) recently concluded its second annual Bobcat Summer Leadership Program, a four-week initiative designed to equip incoming freshmen with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful college journey. The program culminated in a celebration of student achievements and the awarding of a special scholarship.

Meet the newest member of the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office SRO team: K-9 Beans. The four-legged officer will be working to make schools safer and to build community with students across the district.

The Bulloch County Board of Education voted to raise the millage rate to 10.4 mills after three public hearings where residents voiced sharply divided opinions on the proposal. Supporters said the increase was needed to protect teachers, programs, and students, while opponents argued it would overburden taxpayers already struggling with rising property values.

Georgia lawmakers are considering expanding the state's college aid programs beyond the existing merit-based HOPE Scholarship to include a need-based initiative, sparking a new debate on higher education affordability.

Georgia Southern University kicked off the academic year early for 123 incoming freshmen with its STEAM Basecamp program. The week-long event aims to acclimate students to college life and foster a sense of community before classes officially begin.

Ten students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College were honored in a pinning ceremony held on Wednesday, July 30, marking a significant step toward their careers.

With public hearings on the millage rate continuing this week, here's a comprehensive look at the Bulloch County Schools budget, explaining millage rates, local sales taxes, and more. You can also see a breakdown of the factors affecting the current budget shortfall.

Ogeechee Technical College has announced the students named to the President's List and Honor List for the 2025 Summer Semester, recognizing outstanding academic achievement.

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved a substantial $3.87 billion fiscal year 2027 operating budget request, signaling significant investment in the state's higher education institutions.

With a proposed millage rate increase on the table, bulloch county residents are demanding answers from the school district, expressing anxieties about spending decisions and tax burdens.