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South Georgia Tormenta FC lost 3-2 to Central Valley Fuego FC in Fresno, California, on July 27. Despite Tormenta’s efforts and a debut appearance by Aaron Walker, they couldn’t overcome Fuego’s lead. Tormenta FC will next play against Spokane Velocity at home on August 3.

A heat advisory has been issued for Bulloch and surrounding counties until 8 pm this evening, July 31st. Heat indexes values could be as high as 110 degrees today. Stay indoors if possible and use extreme caution when outside.

It's back to school for Bulloch! The new school year begins Thursday, August 1, 2024. Check out these resources from Bulloch County Schools to give your student a great start to the year.

Badcock Home Furniture & More is closing all its stores nationwide following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The Statesboro store, a fixture for more than 40 years, locally owned by Mike Funk, is having a going-out-of-business sale with significant discounts to liquidate its entire inventory.

Peyton Fuller, a dedicated member of the Bulloch County community, achieved the prestigious Georgia Certified Economic Developer (GCED) certification earlier this year. This accomplishment furthers his ongoing commitment to economic development and leadership within the community.

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Three archers from the GSU SSEC Eagle Creek archery team competed in the USA JOAD Target Nationals and JOAD U.S. Open from July 17-21 in Albuquerque, NM, showcasing their impressive skills at Balloon Fiesta Park. Lawton Elmore, Luke Knight, and Melony Blake, who all secured first place in their respective age divisions at the GAA State Outdoor Tournament, delivered remarkable performances on the national stage.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Farmlands, chaired by Statesboro's Senator Billy Hickman, convened for its inaugural meeting at the Georgia Southern University Center for Continuing Education. The session was dedicated to tackling the pressing issue of safeguarding Georgia's valuable agricultural lands.

The Georgia Southern football program has announced its preseason practice schedule for the first two weeks, inviting Eagle Nation to come out and support the squad.

Head Start programs in an eleven-county area, including Bulloch County, will not be opening August 1, 2024. Parents are encouraged to seek alternatives until a new grantee is established.