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City of Statesboro to host Water & Sewer info meeting on Monday, Oct. 14

City of Statesboro to host Water & Sewer info meeting on Monday, Oct. 14

Area residents and interested parties are invited to learn more about the city’s water and sewer system. Statesboro Public Utilities staff will be on-site to answer questions, and a recording will be available the following day. This meeting was rescheduled from September 30, 2024.
EPD issues groundwater use permit for Bryan and Bulloch County water supply to mega-site

EPD issues groundwater use permit for Bryan and Bulloch County water supply to mega-site

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has granted a groundwater use permit to the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners and Bryan County Board of Commissioners, allowing for a maximum monthly average of 3.5 million gallons of water per day each to be withdrawn from wells in southeastern Bulloch County. The permit will supply water to the Bryan County Industrial Mega-Site, including Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), supporting significant regional development.
Mayor breaks tie again, 8.625 mills approved

Mayor breaks tie again, 8.625 mills approved

Continued debate marked the final hearing of the proposed millage rate increase that was settled at 8.625 mills this week. The council then approved a contract for Thompson Consulting Services to conduct debris removal monitoring, as required by FEMA, in order to be eligible for reimbursement for hurricane recovery efforts. President Joe Biden approved 100% cost reimbursement on Wednesday, for these recovery services provided by local governments.
City of Statesboro to host Water & Sewer info meeting Sept. 30

City of Statesboro to host Water & Sewer info meeting Sept. 30

The City of Statesboro will hold a public information meeting on Monday, September 30, 2024, at City Hall to educate residents and business owners about the city’s water and sewer system, its current capacity, and future growth potential. All residents and interested parties are invited to attend.
Sen. Billy Hickman hosts roundtable discussion with Georgia Southern University EAGLE Academy students

Sen. Billy Hickman hosts roundtable discussion with Georgia Southern University EAGLE Academy students

The EAGLE Academy at Georgia Southern is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education program that supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Senator Hickman spoke with the students about their experiences in higher education and their daily lives.
City of Statesboro to hold three additional hearings for 2024 millage rate

City of Statesboro to hold three additional hearings for 2024 millage rate

In order to meet protocol required under Georgia code, the City of Statesboro will host three additional public hearings on the millage rate, with a quorum of City Council members present. Two hearings will be on September 26, and a third will be held October 3 in conjunction with a special called meeting to formally adopt the millage rate.
Joint City and County transportation study nears completion

Joint City and County transportation study nears completion

The joint Bulloch County and Statesboro Long Range Transportation Development Planning process is nearing completion, with the draft Master Plan now under review and the final public open house held this week. The final report and recommendations are expected by the end of the year.
Brooklet Council approves sewer agreement with developers, Millage rate set at 5.218

Brooklet Council approves sewer agreement with developers, Millage rate set at 5.218

Brooklet City Council approved the water and sewer agreement for new subdivision with amendments made to the R-3 zoning ordinance that impacts subdivisions. They rolled back the millage rate and received an update on the progress on the new sewer system. Continue reading for all business covered at the meeting.
City of Statesboro accepting applications for several boards and commissions

City of Statesboro accepting applications for several boards and commissions

The City of Statesboro is accepting applications for its One Boro Commission and Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful Advisory Board, with a deadline for submissions by Friday, September 27.
Statesboro City Council compromises on millage rate again

Statesboro City Council compromises on millage rate again

Statesboro City Council approved a lower 8.725 mills increase after several hours of debate and discussion led to a tie-breaking vote by Mayor Jonathan McCollar. Read about this and all business covered by the Council at its September 17 regular meeting.