Local Government

With spring in the air, the Statesboro City Council met on April 1st to address pressing concerns and highlight upcoming community celebrations.

The Board of Education heard from Sallie Zetterrower Elementary School and discussed department budgets for the 2026 school year at their work session on March 27th, 2025.

As the 2025 Legislative Session nears its end, lawmakers are working hard on key bills that will impact Georgia families, from tuition grants for public safety officers' families to improved educational policies and smart state budget investments.

The Georgia Senate passed a $37.7 billion budget, setting up negotiations with the House over prison funding, education, and private-school vouchers.

Georgia lawmakers are renewing their push to designate the Ocmulgee Mounds as the state's first national park, emphasizing its cultural significance and economic potential.

Time is running out for Bulloch County residents to take advantage of valuable property tax savings through the homestead exemption program. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.

Starting next fall, Georgia elementary and middle school students will be banned from using personal cellphones during the school day under the "Distraction-Free Education Act," with limited exceptions for medical or disability-related needs.

Concerns are mounting over the future of fire services in Bulloch County's Five Mile Fire District as the Chamber of Commerce seeks a resolution to the ongoing dispute.

During the 10th week of the 2025 legislative session, the Georgia House made significant progress by passing key bills, including Senate Bill 68 addressing civil law reforms, the Dignity and Pay Act supporting fair wages for individuals with disabilities, and Senate Bill 58 facilitating life-saving organ transport.

Week 10 at the Capitol was filled with significant legislative progress, including the passage of key bills addressing tort reform, protections for service members, and improved organ transport procedures.