Local Government

City Council voted to support the Youth Council Commission at their meeting Tuesday. Budget discussions continued, and the anticipated tax digest to be received later this summer will impact the council's approach to potential tax adjustments. Continue reading for a summary of the June 4, 2024 Statesboro City Council meeting.

Budget discussions continued at the Bulloch County Board of Education work session last week. The draft budget will go up for tentative approval on June 6.

The committee is tasked with undertaking a study of the conditions, needs, issues and problems related to the preservation of Georgia’s farmlands and recommending any action or legislation.

During a public budget meeting, citizens and officials debated the fiscal strategies and allocations within the county's budget, highlighting concerns over expenditure transparency and resource management. Key issues discussed included the accuracy of revenue projections, the use of reserve funds, and the financial sustainability of public projects like the Splash water park.

Bulloch County residents are concerned about Bulloch County Tax valuations they are receiving. Bulloch Tax Assessors office reminds citizens that the estimated taxes on the assessment notice are NOT correct. They do not take into account Bulloch Commissioners plan for a mileage rate roll back. Information on how to appeal your fair market value appraisal in the story below.

The office will officially open at 127 N. Main St. on Monday, June 3. It will serve as a resource for citizens of House District 160, allowing them to ask questions about state and local government operations, resources, and state agencies.

APO DeLoach received the Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart, and his fellow officer Nicholas Sparks-Hoskins received a life saving award for actions that saved APO DeLoach's life. Regular business included approval of the annexation and re-zoning of 16.54 acres for a townhome subdivision off Cypress Lake Road. See the entire agenda in the article.

Bulloch will get new leadership at all levels of government after Bulloch County voters spoke on Tuesday night. Keep reading for all election results.

Sheriff Noel Brown is the only incumbent to win re-election. Jappy Stringer and Nick Newkirk are entering into a run off. Bennett wins Chairman, Davis Wins 2-C, Mock wins BOE 3, Nevil wins BOE 7. Busbee wins Bulloch, leading across the circuit.

Bulloch Commissioners met for their regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 21st. They covered a light agenda of business and closed the meeting encouraging citizens to get out and vote. Read the story for all business covered.