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A cyber attack targeting the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office early Wednesday morning was successfully intercepted thanks to newly implemented 24/7 IT monitoring, preventing major data loss. All office locations will remain closed for up to five days for investigation and recovery, with limited staff access to email and court appearances during that time.

AgSouth Farm Credit is calling on photographers to showcase the beauty of rural life in its 2025 Magnificent Photo Contest, offering cash prizes and a chance to be featured in the 2026 calendar.

Claudio Manuel Perez was sentenced on June 9, 2025, to 15 years, with 10 to serve in custody, for the 2024 crash on Highway 301 South that killed local radio broadcaster Johnathan Vreeland. Vreeland, 24, had just finished covering a high school football game for WMCD “106.5 The Boro” when the collision occurred.

On May 9, 2025, The Lodge at Bethany hosted a glamorous and heartfelt Mother’s Day Social themed “Breakfast at Tiffany’s — Bethany Style,” celebrating the grace, strength, and joy of its residents and their families with timeless charm and community spirit.

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Precision shooting's brightest young talents traveled to Statesboro, Georgia, from Monday, June 2, through Saturday, June 7, 2025, for the Elite Precision Rifle Academy, held at the state-of-the-art Shooting Sports Education Center (SSEC). Aspiring Olympians and top collegiate prospects gathered to refine their skills, seeking to gain a competitive edge in a demanding sport that blends physical precision with intense mental fortitude.

Restoring the Breach, Inc., in partnership with LoSeEd Financial and Business Solutions, is hosting free financial literacy workshops at the Statesboro Regional Public Library every third Tuesday through December to help community members gain essential money management skills.

A public meeting will be held in Statesboro on June 11 to discuss the proposed widening project, which plans to add a third lane in both the eastbound and westbound directions. The meeting time is 4-6pm at the Bulloch County Center for Agriculture on Langston Chapel Rd.

The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia organization has announced a major leadership change as Krystal Crawford steps in as the new CEO, bringing decades of experience in youth advocacy and nonprofit work.

South Georgia Tormenta FC suffered a 2-0 defeat at home against Charlotte Independence on Saturday night, marking another setback in their USL League One campaign.