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Bulloch Commissioners kicked off 2024 with a three and half hour meeting approving 404 new homes to be constructed in the County. Click on the picture to read about all action taken by the Commission.

Council members Paulette Chavers, Ginny Hendley and Shari Barr accepted the Oath of Office administered by Bulloch County Probate Judge Lorna Deloach at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Council member Shari Barr will continue as Mayor Pro Tem. Click on the picture to read about all of the business covered in the meeting.

The family friendly event will take place on Saturday, January 13, at Fostering Bulloch's 7th Mile Farm, next to Kennedy Pond.

Baby Lawrence was born on January 1, 2024, at 4:20am, making him the first baby of the new year at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Welcome to the world, Lawrence!

Happy New Year!! Grice Connect hopes you are ready to dive into more local sports beginning in the new year. Grice Connect's sports reporter, Destiny Hartwell, is on a mission to shine a light on all the remarkable student-athletes in our community. Check out this week's preview of all sports in Bulloch County from Georgia Southern, Statesboro High, Southeast Bulloch High, Portal Middle High, and Bulloch Academy.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program opened to public applications today, January 2, but funds have already been exhausted in Bulloch County. Please check the article for ways to stay up to date should additional funds become available.

Sabine Bazemore and Amber Lewis were recently presented with their awards. CEO Stephen Pennington says they both "model our mission to provide quality healthcare services in a safe and compassionate environment to every patient, every time, always.”

Click on the picture of the day to get local sports scores, weather and lowest gas prices in town. Check back for updates throughout the day.

Brooklet and Stilson Elementaries' Youth Garden Clubs are doing great work within their schools and communities. From selling fresh produce to faculty to being honored with several awards at a state convention, both clubs' efforts are paying off in more ways than one. Grice Connect recently spoke with the devoted team behind the youth garden clubs who are tirelessly working to cultivate life-long agriculture skills and lasting memories for these students.

Citizens are invited to attend the Oath of Office ceremony on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:00 am in the City Council chambers at Statesboro City Hall.