Local Government

Bulloch County Commissioners heard presentations from 12 County departments on Monday as they begin planning for the FY2025 budget. They will continue on Tuesday morning with 13 more presentations. Click on the image to read about day one.

Bulloch County Commissioners met for their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday. Their agenda covered zoning, intergovernmental agreements and listening to public concerns. Click on the picture to read more.

Statesboro City Council recognized SPD Officer Levi Teel for his life saving actions on February 3rd at their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday morning. Click on the picture to read about all City business covered at the meeting.

Community leader and Bulloch County resident Leonard “Len” Fatica announces his candidacy for the Bulloch County Commission District 2C.

Grice Connect has put together a comprehensive qualifying guide for anyone from Bulloch looking to run for Federal, State or local office. Qualifying begins on Monday, March 4, 2024, beginning at 9:00am through March 8, 2024, at 12:00pm. Click on picture to read more.

Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar presented his State of the City address and sat down for questions from Grice Connect's Whitney Lavoie and GS Student Government Association President Blake Robinson. The extensive interview before a live audience covered a range of issues facing the City. Click on the picture to read the full report and watch a video of the address and Q&A.

GA EPD officials held the three hour informational session to go over their data and address citizens concerns. Citizens were able to ask questions and give suggestions for the well permitting process. GA EPD will continue to take comments through March 8th.

At the informational meeting GA EPD representatives will review conditions to issue the permits including the establishment of a fund to address any residential or agriculture well issues and requirement to develop a surface water plan. Grice Connect will livestream the meeting on our Facebook page.

Rep. Butch Parrish shares a legislative update and some great photos of visits from Bulloch and surrounding countians.

City of Statesboro utility customers will soon see a change in their utility bills starting in April. Currently, when a customer receives their utility bill, the total amount due is for services rendered almost two months ago. During the February 20 City Council work session, City of Statesboro Finance Director Cindy West shared a proposed modified billing schedule to help customers reach a point where their bills will reflect services rendered for the previous month.