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The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), a grassroots effort, is calling for volunteers to measure and map precipitation across the country.

Grice Connect’s summer intern Makayla Varner stepped into the Georgia Southern Museum expecting a quiet campus building—but left amazed by ancient fossils, interactive exhibits, and over 13,000 years of history. From mosasaurs to mastodons, the museum turned out to be a must-see gem in the heart of Statesboro.

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Local leaders in Bulloch County are grappling with the potential impact of the Hyundai Metaplant on housing affordability. A recent study, presented by the Georgia Tech Center for Economic Development Research, outlines the challenges and potential strategies for addressing the influx of new residents.

At its July 10 meeting, the Bulloch County Board of Education discussed updates to discipline guidance, facilities planning, the ESPLOST VI timeline, and FY 2027 budget cuts. The board reaffirmed its employee leave policy, approved naming the SEBHS auditorium after John Frazier, and awarded contracts for food services and equipment. New business placed on the table included policy updates on parental rights, student transfers, and credit for transfer students.

Students in Ogeechee Technical College's Agribusiness program recently gained valuable experience with modern agricultural technology thanks to a partnership with Blanchard Equipment.

GDOT has released its weekly schedule of road work in Southeast Georgia, detailing closures and lane restrictions across the region.

A drug trafficking operation in Statesboro has been disrupted following a raid by the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office. Authorities seized a large quantity of drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, and arrested two suspects.

South Georgia Tormenta FC forward Niall Reid-Stephen has been named to the USL League One's Team of the Week, the club announced today. The Barbados international earned the recognition after a strong performance in the team's recent draw against Portland Hearts of Pine.

Bulloch County's senior citizens and medically homebound residents could face significant hardships if proposed federal budget cuts are enacted, according to local officials. Action Pact, the community action agency, is raising alarms about potential funding losses for key programs.