Local Government

APO DeLoach received the Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart, and his fellow officer Nicholas Sparks-Hoskins received a life saving award for actions that saved APO DeLoach's life. Regular business included approval of the annexation and re-zoning of 16.54 acres for a townhome subdivision off Cypress Lake Road. See the entire agenda in the article.

Bulloch will get new leadership at all levels of government after Bulloch County voters spoke on Tuesday night. Keep reading for all election results.

Sheriff Noel Brown is the only incumbent to win re-election. Jappy Stringer and Nick Newkirk are entering into a run off. Bennett wins Chairman, Davis Wins 2-C, Mock wins BOE 3, Nevil wins BOE 7. Busbee wins Bulloch, leading across the circuit.

Bulloch Commissioners met for their regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 21st. They covered a light agenda of business and closed the meeting encouraging citizens to get out and vote. Read the story for all business covered.

Tuesday is election day in Bulloch County! Don't forget to exercise your right to vote. Here's all the information you need to make the voting process a simple one. Grice Connect will provide election results as they come in Tuesday evening.

A called work session is scheduled for Thursday, May 30 at the school district's central office. The public is invited to attend the meeting or view the livestream.

The City of Brooklet will be holding a special election on Tuesday, May 21 for the unexpired term of Brooklet City Councilmember Post #5. Polls will be open from 7 am until 7 pm at the Brooklet Recreation Department building. Joe Grooms and Sheila Wentz are now the only two running candidates.

Dixie Street, Oak Street, Colony Lane, Scarlett Place and Rhett Court were selected for 2024 Street improvements, and single family home developments on Old Leefield Road are now slated to become duplexes. The tentative FY25 budget was approved and the farmers market is looking to move online. This and more at the Tuesday May 24, 2024 Brooklet City Council meeting.

Statesboro City Council got their first look at the FY2025 budget on Tuesday. The $53 million balanced budget will require $1.7 million transfer from the fund balance or a millage increase as written. Most of the budget increase covers increased employee compensation approved last year. Charles Penny, City Manager, outlines options to make up the budget shortfall.

The Board of Education honored six highly achieving students, and another roster of students committed to futures as educators, all who will be graduating with the class of 2024. LCES shared their recent successes, and discussions about the budget for FY25 continued. Read more for details about the May 9, 2024 Bulloch County Board of Education meeting.