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As Hurricane Helene approaches the region, Bulloch County residents are urged to stay vigilant and prepared for significant weather impacts tonight and into Friday morning. With high winds, potential tornadoes, and heavy rainfall expected, it’s important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Check out this new interactive map of Bulloch County that includes all county roads status before you travel. You can search by road name or locate a road on the interactive map to receive an update. Click on the map image to go to the interactive map in the story.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) will begin offering a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Spring 2025, providing students the opportunity to complete their business education at EGSC and meet the workforce needs of the community.

A suspect is in custody following an armed robbery at the Enmarket convenience store on Fair Road in Statesboro Thursday afternoon. Quick actions by Statesboro Police officers and detectives, aided by local surveillance footage, led to a quick arrest.

McKeithen's True Value Hardware store in Statesboro is open and ready to serve with storm and prep supplies.

The ATF is seeking the public's help in identifying an individual who stole 12 firearms from the Backwoods Armory in Brooklet overnight on Tuesday. View surveillance video in the article. Anyone with information about this theft should call the ATF Gun Hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (283-4867) immediately.

NWS Charleston has issued a Tornado Watch that includes Bulloch County until 9:00 pm Thursday. Bulloch remains under a tropical storm warning as well.

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.

As Hurricane Helene approaches the Southeast, Excelsior EMC is fully prepared to ensure the safety and reliability of electric service for its members, with crews on high alert and essential resources ready for swift storm response.

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