Local Government

The Bulloch County Board of Education tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 16.07%. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the Bulloch County Board of Education on August 10 and 17.

Commissioners voted to defer the hotley opposed rezone request by R&H Development of 60 acres of land at Shuman Road and Old River Road to allow for the residential development. Read to story for all business covered by the Commissioners at Tuesday nights meeting.

The Georgia Commission on Interstate Cooperation is responsible for carrying forward Georgia’s participation as a member of any regional, national, or international nonpartisan legislative organization that promotes interstate or international cooperation.

Statesboro Firefighters were recognized for bravery at the Statesboro City Council meeting Tuesday morning. Read about this and other Council business covered at the meeting in the story.

The grant of $269,672.72 will be awarded over a 2-year period that will aid in purchasing new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compliant Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to increase firefighter safety and improve service delivery.

In the past 18 months, the DABC has announced projects totaling more than $937 million in investments.

The open house will take place on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The public open house will allow the community to review the proposed zoning and development code changes and provide input. The meeting will begin with a formal presentation that will outline the UDC highlights and provide context for the recommended changes. After, City of Statesboro representatives will be available to discuss the proposed changes and answer questions.

Last chance to pay your delinquent property tax bill. The annual property tax sale is set for Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10 am. Check out the sale list in the story and details on how the sales process works.

Statesboro City Council cleared the way for approximately 220 additional new homes to be built inside the city limits on Tuesday evening. Read the story for a full report on all business covered by the Council.

Bulloch County Commissioners voted to begin the process to pave Old Happy Road in Bulloch County at their bi-monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Read the full story to review all business covered in the meeting.