Education

Bulloch County Schools is now accepting School Choice applications for the 2025–2026 school year. All schools in the district are currently considered to be closed due to not having available space to serve non-zoned students, with exceptions made for families seeking placement for a sibling to attend the same school as a special needs sibling who was placed by Bulloch County Schools at a closed school due to lack of services required at the home school.

Georgia Southern University has appointed Scott Gordon, Ph.D., FACSM, as the next dean of the Waters College of Health Professions, with his tenure beginning August 1.

East Georgia State College will celebrate its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium on the Swainsboro campus.

The Bulloch County Board of Education addressed critical budget issues and celebrated the inspiring achievements of Langston Chapel Middle School at their April 24 work session.

Ogeechee Technical College welcomed students from Atlanta’s More Than Conquerors, Inc. on April 10 for an immersive campus visit showcasing the many career-ready opportunities available through technical education.

Erica Scripture of Statesboro High School has been named the 2025 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE).

Bulloch County Schools honored eight seniors planning to pursue careers in education during its annual Future Georgia Educators Signing Day, celebrating their commitment to shaping the next generation of learners.

Cassie N. Morgan has been named Georgia Southern University’s new vice president for Enrollment Management, bringing nearly 20 years of higher education experience to the role beginning June 1.

Georgia Southern graduate student Caleb Hartshorn turned a sun-soaked setback into a fulfilling journey through maritime archaeology, uncovering centuries-old history on Georgia’s Ossabaw Island as part of his master’s research.

Ogeechee Technical College’s FBLA Collegiate chapter continues to make history, earning top awards and advancing to nationals after a standout showing at the 2025 State Leadership Conference in Atlanta.