Local Government

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.

Candidates for City and County contested positions are invited to talk about issues on the Nov. 5 ballot.

The Grice Connect team has put together information on each local candidate so you can learn more about them before heading to the polls. Review information on the candidates in contested Bulloch County and City of Statesboro races. Early voting begins on Tuesday, October 15.

Early voting for the November general election begins on Tuesday, October 15, in Bulloch County. Check out all the information you need to make your plan to VOTE!

Citizens are reporting being denied FEMA assistance. Here are some common reasons for denial. If you are denied, remember that is not the final decision.

Bulloch County Board of Commissioners and the City of Statesboro have contracted with Southern Disposal Recovery to help homeowners remove fallen trees, limbs, and other yard debris. Here are answers to your questions about debris disposal.