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Man shot in Statesboro apartment, suspect arrested

A man was shot inside a Brampton Avenue apartment in Statesboro on Friday evening following a personal dispute. The victim, who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, was treated at East Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Aug 2, 2024 8:05 PM Read more >

From Scrap Wood to Strong Bonds: The transformative power of Georgia Southern's BUILD program

For 17 years, Georgia Southern incoming freshmen have volunteered with the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement's BUILD program. Over the last two weeks, 70 incoming students served with 21 organizations around the community, forming friendships and community bonds that last through their college days and beyond.

Aug 2, 2024 7:48 PM Read more >

Emergency landing at Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport resolved without incident

A small airplane's emergency landing gripped the attention of Statesboro and Bulloch County residents on Friday, August 2, 2024. What began as a routine flight escalated into a tense situation as the pilot reported issues with the aircraft's landing gear. Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of local emergency responders, the incident was resolved without any harm, showcasing the community's preparedness.

Aug 2, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

¿Hablas español? Ecoplastic America hosting drop-in interviews in Spanish on Wednesday, 8/7!

When the storm clears, Ecoplastic America is ready to meet you! They are hosting open interviews for Spanish-speaking candidates this Wednesday, 8/7, from 2pm-6pm at their downtown Statesboro location, in addition to their ongoing open interviews for all candidates, which have been moved to Thursday, 8/8, this week due to inclement weather. Click for details about all of their upcoming hiring events. Production pay begins at $16.50 per hour.

Aug 2, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

SE GA Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory Aug. 3-9

Work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, August 3 through Friday, August 9.

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Bulloch County Public Safety and EMA monitoring potential Tropical Cyclone Four

Bulloch County EMA is actively tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. They are currently in an Increase Readiness phase and encourage citizens to stay alert to potentially changing weather conditions over the next few days. Now is the time to get your storm plan in place.

Aug 2, 2024 3:33 PM Read more >

Governor Kemp announces Georgia's AAA credit rating reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings

On an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the state's "AAA with a stable outlook" credit rating.

Aug 2, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Boro the Hatchet: Grand opening and giveaways

Boro the Hatchet, at 19 E Vine St. in downtown Statesboro, is holding its grand opening this week, complete with giveaways from some of your favorite local businesses.

Aug 2, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Georgia students’ Georgia Milestones (GMAS) scores continue to improve

Georgia students demonstrated significant progress on the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones assessments, with scores increasing or holding steady on 10 of 13 tests in ELA, science, and social studies. Math scores, updated to reflect the new K-12 Mathematics Standards, will be released later this fall.

Aug 2, 2024 12:25 PM Read more >

Don't miss the fun weekend events around the Boro

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

Aug 2, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >