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Statesboro has seen a significant decrease in overall crime, particularly violent crimes, according to the annual report from Police Chief Mike Broadhead. Long-term data reveals positive trends, with the city experiencing lower crime rates per capita than decades past.

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Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar delivered an optimistic State of the City address on Tuesday evening. McCollar highlighted significant progress in economic development, infrastructure, public safety, and community investment.

The recent Georgia Southern Planetarium viewing of Lamps of Atlantis took local residents on a journey through the stars. Learn more about this show and other upcoming opportunities to visit the planetarium. Afternoon and evening shows are planned.

Citizens traveling Cypress Lake Road between Riggs Mill and Country Club road will encounter a detour due to a bridge closure. A detour has been established using Old Riggs Mill Road to Pulaski Road and from Country Club Road to Parrish Road. Citizens can expect the closure overnight at a minimum.

The community is invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new STEAM Academy, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Claxton High School’s record-breaking student athlete Trinity Lavant places her official signature on the dotted line as she plans to further her track career with Georgia Southern University.

Hard work has paid off for these Georgia Southern students who made the Fall 2024 President’s List, who finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a $40.5 billion mid-year budget, adding $125 million for Hurricane Helene relief, bringing total recovery funding to $937 million.

The Bulloch County NAACP celebrated its Founders Day and 116 years of activism on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. The night, filled with reflection and hope, was one attendees won't soon forget.