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Ninth anniversary of Akeila Martin homicide investigation

Ninth anniversary of Akeila Martin homicide investigation

The investigation into the 2012 murder of Akeila Rochelle Martin is still ongoing nine years after her death. Akeila was shot and killed while in the parking lot of the Platinum Lounge on August 19, 2012 at approximately 2:50 am.
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Councilman Boyum remains unopposed | Qualifying ends 8/20

Councilman Boyum remains unopposed | Qualifying ends 8/20

Qualifying for the City of Statesboro's Municipal General Election opened on Monday, August 16th. On the ballot in the November 2 election are the offices of Mayor and City Council Seats 1 and 4.
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Daily COVID report | Vaccine Demand Heavy Bulloch Tops 32% Vaccinated

Daily COVID report | Vaccine Demand Heavy Bulloch Tops 32% Vaccinated

Vaccine demand has increased dramatically in Bulloch County over the last few weeks. Providers report giving over 100 vaccines per day. This demand is almost as high as when the vaccine was initially released.
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Bulloch County EMS managing unimaginably heavy call load

Bulloch County EMS managing unimaginably heavy call load

Bulloch County EMS ( BCEMS ) has been heavily impacted by the COVID surge in seeing their daily call load significantly increase. The pressure this surge has put on Bulloch EMS and EGRMC E.D. has been unimaginable.
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No new qualifiers for City Offices | Qualifying ends 8/20

No new qualifiers for City Offices | Qualifying ends 8/20

Qualifying for the City of Statesboro's Municipal General Election opened on Monday, August 16th. On the ballot in the November 2 election are the offices of Mayor and City Council Seats 1 and 4.
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Daily COVID report | Five COVID deaths in two weeks | 16 on vents at EGRMC another record | Pediatrician offices overwhelmed | ED bed shortage

Daily COVID report | Five COVID deaths in two weeks | 16 on vents at EGRMC another record | Pediatrician offices overwhelmed | ED bed shortage

In the last two weeks there have been FIVE COVID deaths. Three were reported in that last three days. Bulloch County now has over 127 citizens who have died from complications resulting from COVID. EGRMC has 47 COVID patients in the hospital.
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School Bus Accident in the City | Bus evacuated | no injuries

School Bus Accident in the City | Bus evacuated | no injuries

A Bulloch County school bus was involved in an accident on Bermuda Run at the entrance of Market 100 on Tuesday, August 17. The bus had just began its afternoon elementary route.
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OTC Provides EMR Certificate To Help Ambulance Drivers Meet State Requirements

OTC Provides EMR Certificate To Help Ambulance Drivers Meet State Requirements

Ogeechee Technical College’s Emergency Medical Responder Certificate will help current and prospective responders meet minimum requirements to retain or obtain their licenses.
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Mayor McCollar and Councilman Riggs draw opposition on day one of qualifying

Mayor McCollar and Councilman Riggs draw opposition on day one of qualifying

Qualifying for the City of Statesboro's Municipal General Election opened on Monday, August 16th. On the ballot in the November 2 election are the offices of Mayor and City Council Seats 1 and 4.
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Daily COVID report | COVID testing demand VERY HIGH | 707 COVID positive cases in 1 week

Daily COVID report | COVID testing demand VERY HIGH | 707 COVID positive cases in 1 week

Local providers are being overwhelmed with citizens wanting a COVID test. Traffic continues to back up through downtown at the Southeast Health District's FREE COVID testing partner Mako Medical COVID PCR testing site.
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