Local Government

The commissioners set qualifying fees for the upcoming elections, closed a road and purchased vehicles as part of the business covered in the meeting.  They also listened to citizens concerns.  Keep reading for all business covered at the meeting.

City Council received recommendations from a pay study to bring employees pay to or above market averages. The city will take action on the recommendations at their next meeting. Read the story to review the compensation presentation and see all City business covered at the meeting.

The Statesboro Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Committee consists of key individuals or groups in the community that have specific, invested interests in the development of the comprehensive plan. The members of the committee must be diverse and representative of the community and include landowners, businesses, nonprofits, special interest groups, and other key individuals.

REMINDER: Bulloch County Property taxes are due on Friday, December 1, 2023. Links to pay online are included in the story.

During nearly 4 hours of meetings, including a work session and Council meeting on Tuesday, City Council received an update on over $90 million of new commercial construction. Click on the picture to read more about this and all City business covered during the meeting.

Bulloch County Commissioners opened their bi-monthly meeting with special recognition of Bulloch County Animal Control Supervisor Joey Sanders for his life saving actions on Monday as reported on Grice Connect. Click on the picture to read about Sanders and others recognition and all of the business covered by the commission including an update on Brannen Pond Road.

Bulloch County Commissioners approved the first two liquor stores in Bulloch County during their marathon three and half hour meeting on Tuesday. Click on the picture to read the story and see how they acted on all the County business covered.

Keith Roughton has been elected to represent the citizens of Brooklet in District 1 on City Council. Package sales of liquor in the City of Brooklet has been defeated.

Paulette Chavers has been re-elected to represent the citizens of Statesboro District 2 on City Council.

City council approved increased the utility assistance available through Action Pact for citizens in need. Click on the image to read more about this and all the City business covered.