Local Government

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Ray Davis has officially stepped into his role as Bulloch County Commissioner for Seat 2-A after an early swearing-in on Friday. Initially scheduled to begin his term in January, Davis was appointed ahead of time following the resignation of outgoing commissioner Curt Deal.

Bulloch County Manager Tom Couch has announced he will resign on November 29, 2024, after 20 years of service. His tenure has seen transformative growth in public safety, infrastructure, and county services, marking a legacy of lasting impact on the community.

Delta Sigma Theta and the Bulloch County and Georgia Southern chapters of the NAACP recently hosted a candidates forum to make voter information more accessible for all. As the last week of early voting approaches, make sure you are up to date with current offices up for election and have a plan to vote. SATURDAY voting is available on October 26.

Bulloch County Commissioner Curt Deal has announced his resignation, effective Monday, October 21, 2024, as he and his family prepare to relocate to another part of Georgia. Deal's departure follows eight years of service, during which he also served as Vice Chairman of the County Commission and Vice Chairman of the Bulloch County Development Authority.

Mayor Nicky Gwinnett presented Police Chief Roberts with a plaque honoring his years of service to the city. Staff also reported great progress on storm debris cleanup, the street paving project, the sewer and well project. This and more at Thursday's Brooklet City Council Meeting.

The City of Statesboro is now accepting applications for appointments to its One Boro Commission and Youth Commission, with a deadline of Friday, October 25, 2024.

At the October 15 City Council meeting, Police Chief Mike Broadhead revealed concerning statistics on stolen firearms, highlighting a growing issue with juveniles involved in auto break-ins. The council also recognized the Statesboro Food Bank’s 37th anniversary and declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honoring local organizations for their service to the community.

Bulloch County Commissioners focused on community resilience during their latest meeting, discussing storm recovery efforts, increased demand at the local food bank, and the upcoming Red Ribbon Week. The food bank, which has served over 15,000 meals in the past three months, continues to provide vital support to families impacted by recent storms

The Bulloch County Board of Education met on October 10 to address the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive damage to school facilities and disrupted the academic calendar. With 11 instructional days lost, the board outlined plans to repair physical damages and adjust curriculum pacing to ensure students still meet key educational standards.