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Commissioners approves consultant to develop a master plan for jail complex

Commissioners approves consultant to develop a master plan for jail complex

Bulloch County Commissioners approved hiring a consultant to develop a master plan for the Bulloch County Jail complex. They also approved upgrades to the jails security system. Read the story to see all of the business covered today.
Commissioners rezone 360 acres near Bruce Yawn Commerce Park

Commissioners rezone 360 acres near Bruce Yawn Commerce Park

Zoning drew a capacity crowd at the Bulloch County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Eight items approved included a combined 360 acres for the proposed development of warehouses for industrial growth in the area. Read the story for a full report on all county business covered at the meeting.
Population in Bulloch County Increases by 3%

Population in Bulloch County Increases by 3%

Bulloch County remains the 33rd most populous county in the State of Georgia and the third most populous county in the ten-county Coastal Georgia Region.
All Bulloch solid waste collection centers now open 7 days a week

All Bulloch solid waste collection centers now open 7 days a week

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners has announced that all Bulloch County Collection Centers are now open 6:30am-7pm, seven days a week. Previously, some locations were closed on Thursdays.
Bulloch County Board of Commissioners hold 2024 Fiscal Work Session

Bulloch County Board of Commissioners hold 2024 Fiscal Work Session

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners held a work session on Tuesday to discuss its budget priorities for the upcoming 2024 Fiscal Year. Final budget numbers are due on Friday.
Bulloch County Commissioners designate Bulloch County Public Works as First Responders

Bulloch County Commissioners designate Bulloch County Public Works as First Responders

City Council Finance Department Honored for 17th year during Council Meeting

City Council Finance Department Honored for 17th year during Council Meeting

The City of Statesboro received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program for their 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This is the 17th year the City has received the award. Read story for full meeting report.
Bulloch Fire Department receives grant to aid recruitment

Bulloch Fire Department receives grant to aid recruitment

Approximately, $385,000 will be distributed to the fire department over four years .
County staff complete Subdivision regulations and Zoning ordinance revision recommendations

County staff complete Subdivision regulations and Zoning ordinance revision recommendations

During the Tuesday morning Bulloch County Commission meeting Tom Couch, Bulloch County Manager, reported to the commissioners that the county staff had completed the subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances revision recommendations.  The revisions are now available on the county's website
County Commission take steps for more industrial growth

County Commission take steps for more industrial growth

Read the full story for all of the county business covered at the meeting Tuesday night