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810% increase in COVID in Bulloch - 19 hospitalized - most unvaccinated

An average of 13 cases per day were reported in Bulloch County, a 810 percent increase from the average two weeks ago. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 1 in 11 Bulloch residents have been infected, a total of 7,025 reported cases .

Jul 26, 2021 4:41 PM Read more >

GA Department of Education releases new K-12 math standards

The Georgia Department of Education has posted new K-12 Math Standards for a 30-day public comment period. If approved, the standards will be implemented in the 2022-23 school year, following a year of teacher training.

Jul 25, 2021 6:48 PM Read more >

OTC partnering with Lighthouse Foundation to give free vision exams

The Opticianry program at Ogeechee Technical College is partnering with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation to provide a free Vision Clinic on OTC’s campus on July 27. Dr. Ryan Piche, O.D.

Jul 25, 2021 8:19 AM Read more >

Nearly 300 Book Bags filled with school supplies/Over 40 Vaccinated at two Back to School Parties

Believers Church of Statesboro and the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce held back to school parties Saturday morning, July 24. These two groups made a huge difference in helping Bulloch students get ready for school.

Jul 24, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

Bulloch Schools accepting gifted student nominations

Bulloch County Schools will accept nominations of students for gifted services starting next Monday, July 26. Nominated students will be considered for possible testing in the district's gifted services program.

Jul 24, 2021 2:09 PM Read more >

Believers Church Backpack Giveaway and Back to School party Saturday

Believers Church of Statesboro invites the public to their annual Back to School Party. The annual event begins at 9:00 am this Saturday, July 24 at Believers Church, 6495 Harville Road. There is a limited supply of new book bags.

Jul 23, 2021 5:42 PM Read more >

Francys Johnson gets into 'good trouble', arrested at voter rights march in D.C.

U.S. Capitol Police arrested Francys Johnson , a Statesboro, Georgia based civil rights attorney, on Thursday, July 22 as he protested for voting rights in Washington D.C. outside the Hart Senate Office.

Jul 23, 2021 5:18 PM Read more >

Eagle Inn Motel demolished - No immediate plans to replace

The Eagle Inn Motel, which was located at 458 South Main, has been demolished by the new owner. Local businessman Al Chapman acquired the Eagle Inn several months ago.

Jul 22, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

EGRMC changes visitor policy due to uptick in COVID patients

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) has seen an increase in COVID positive patients. They currently have nine COVID patients in the hospital and one on a ventilator.

Jul 21, 2021 12:59 PM Read more >

Optim Medical Center Screven renovating, relocating emergency department

Optim Medical Center-Screven announced Wednesday plans to renovate and relocate their emergency department while keeping all hospital services open and operational during the eight-month construction.

Jul 21, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >