Local Government

Once again, Statesboro City Councilman Phil Boyum has announced his intent to resign from his District 1 Council seat. He made the intentions known with a social media post. The announcement comes after a citizen requested Council look into his residency to see if he continued to reside in the City.

In a packed meeting that underscored the Brooklet community's dedication to its local traditions, the City Council successfully resolved operational issues surrounding the popular Brooklet Farmers Market. Following a temporary pause to address audit concerns and facility rental conflicts, the market is set to reopen this Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The Brooklet City Council's June 20, 2024 meeting saw the approval of the FY2025 budget and significant discussions on contentious zoning issues, including a debated rezoning application for a property owned by Mayor Nicky Gwinnett. The session also included recognition of long-serving City Attorney Hugh Hunter, who is retiring after 18 years of service.

City Council approved a $108.9 million budget for FY25, received a presentation from The Greener Boro Commission, approved a plethora of zoning amendments and preliminary PLATs. Continue reading for more details about Tuesday's meeting.

Nick Newkirk will move on to the November election after defeating incumbent Commissioner Jappy Stringer in a run off election Tuesday evening.

Commissioners approved the FY25 budget that will continue to improve public safety and allow a millage roll back. They praised public safety for their heroic work in a multi-casualty crash involving a bus on Friday evening and honored one of their own, Darryl "Hop" Hopkins for being named to the GS Athletics Hall of Fame. Keep reading for all business covered at the meeting.

The official runoff election for Bulloch County Commission 2-C will occur at your voting precinct on Tuesday, June 18, from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Find a link in the article to locate your polling place and to see if you live in the district and are eligible to vote.

During the June 13 Brooklet City Council meeting, the council welcomed its new member, Sheila Wentz, along with announcing that Benjamin Perkins will be the city's new attorney. The Brooklet Farmer's Market was also discussed.

Benjamin Perkins, partner with Oliver Maner LLP, and Andrew Lavoie and Marc Bruce, partners of Bruce Mathews and Lavoie Attorneys at Law, were interviewed by the Brooklet City Council for the role of City Attorney that will become vacant at the end of this month.

A runoff election for County Commission Seat 2C will take place in Bulloch County on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Early voting will begin Monday, June 10 and will run until Friday, June 14.