Local Government

City Council cleared the way for 196 new town homes to be built in the City during their meeting on Tuesday evening. Click on the picture to read about all City business covered.

Two dangerous intersections, Hwy. 46 and Nevils Denmark Road and Langston Chapel and Lanier, will see improvements thanks to actions taken by Bulloch County Commissioners. Read about this and other business covered in the story by clicking on the picture.

The Brooklet City Council heard from Bulloch County business owners and farmers at Thursdays meeting.

Bulloch voters can cast their presidential primary preference votes beginning Monday, February 19, at the North Main Annex. Early voting will run Monday to Friday, Feb. 19 to March 8, with two Saturday voting dates available.

Bulloch Chief Magistrate Judge Karen Riggs Jones has launched her campaign for a full term as Chief Magistrate with the endorsement of retired Chief Magistrate Judge June Braswell.

Statesboro attorney Robert Busbee has announced his candidacy for District Attorney of the Ogeechee Circuit. He will oppose incumbent District Attorney Daphne Totten.

Following the retirement of Chief Judge F. Gates Peed, local lawyer and community leader Matt Hube is officially announcing his candidacy for Superior Court Judge in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit.

City of Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar will host the 2024 State of the City address on Tuesday, February 27, in the Emma Kelly Theater in Downtown Statesboro. In addition to the official address, the program will feature a presentation of the flags by the Statesboro High School JROTC Color Guard, musical performances and a Q&A session with the Mayor. The public is invited to attend.

Sen. Hickman provides his Week 4 Legislative update by video message.

Bulloch Commissioners honored the SEB Lady Jackets Flag Football team at Tuesday's meeting. In addition, they approved a 49 home Brooklet-area subdivision and other rezoning requests. Click on the image to read about all business covered.