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Statesboro-Bulloch County holds first public transportation plan meeting seeking public input

Statesboro-Bulloch County holds first public transportation plan meeting seeking public input

The City and County held their first joint public hearing to gather information from the public for the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. Click on the story to learn more and view the presentation slides.
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VIDEO | Karen Jones makes history as Bulloch County's first African American Judge

VIDEO | Karen Jones makes history as Bulloch County's first African American Judge

History was made in Bulloch County as Chief Superior Court Judge Gates Peed swore in the County's first African American Judge, Karen Riggs Jones as Chief Magistrate Judge.
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City still accepting applications for Planning and Greener Boro Commissions

City still accepting applications for Planning and Greener Boro Commissions

The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, September 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
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Statesboro-Bulloch County to host transportation plan open house

Statesboro-Bulloch County to host transportation plan open house

Members of the public are invited to attend and share their ideas and requests for the future of transportation in Bulloch County. The open house will include a presentation on the scope of the project and a public input session. Anyone unable to attend the meeting is encouraged to share their input by completing the Long Range Transportation Plan Survey online at www.statesboroga.gov/ltrp.
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City Council approves a lower 8.125 millage tax rate increase at Tuesday meeting

City Council approves a lower 8.125 millage tax rate increase at Tuesday meeting

Statesboro City Council voted to a compromise millage rate of 8.1250 mills instead of the proposed 9.2120 mills at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Read the full story for all City business covered during the meeting.
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Bulloch Commissioners honored Retiring Judge Braswell at Tuesday's meeting

Bulloch Commissioners honored Retiring Judge Braswell at Tuesday's meeting

Commissioners honored retiring Chief Magistrate Judge June Braswell and presented a proclamation to DAR for Constitution Week at their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday. Read the story for the full report.
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City of Statesboro holds millage rate hearings Sept. 12

City of Statesboro holds millage rate hearings Sept. 12

Less than 10 citizens attended the tax hearings on Tuesday. No city property owner spoke at either hearing. The final hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on September 19th.
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City of Statesboro awarded PIN grant to study indoor air quality

City of Statesboro awarded PIN grant to study indoor air quality

The City of Statesboro is one of the winners of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation's 2023 Community Research Grants. They will benefit from world-class research capabilities including multi-disciplinary research teams, program management tools, and strategic partnership opportunities.
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City of Statesboro hold millage rate hearings Sept. 12 & 19

City of Statesboro hold millage rate hearings Sept. 12 & 19

A total of three hearings will be held before the Mayor and Council set the millage rate at a meeting on the 19th at 5:30pm.
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Bulloch BOE struggles with vote to increase millage rate

Bulloch BOE struggles with vote to increase millage rate

After much discussion by the Bulloch County Board of Education, they voted 7 to 1 at noon on Friday to approve the millage rate increase. The Bulloch Board of Commissioners met at 3 PM for a procedural vote to adopt the BOE millage rate.
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