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If you make it out often to see live music in Statesboro, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jon Aktas. Playing a mix of covers from artists like Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers, as well as his own originals, Jon frequently performs at venues such as Vandy's, Tandoor & Tap, Dolan’s, and Bites. In addition to performing, Aktas plans to record an EP of his original music. I sat down with Jon recently to talk about his experience as an artist and what he has planned for the future.

At the 5 PM update on Monday the NHC forecast Idalia to become a hurricane late Monday or early Tuesday AM. Now is the time to begin to start thinking about your hurricane preparation plan as Bulloch County EMA monitors Tropical Storm Idalia possible impacts on Bulloch County midweek. Read story below for more.

Qualifying for City Council in Brooklet and Register was extended to this week to fill council seats no one qualified for. Both cities saw multiple citizens qualify for the respective council seats. Read all about it below.

Stacker compiled food insecurity rates in Bulloch County using data from Feeding America. Food insecurity statistics are as of 2021.

Beginning Tuesday evening through Thursday, please monitor communications from the school district and local media for announcements about any possible changes to school schedules. The school district's next update will be by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status DECREASED to LOW by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide remains LOW.

Tropical Storm Idalia is currently forecast to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane along the Florida Big Bend on Wednesday morning. Meteorologists expect it will then weaken to a Category 1 hurricane as the center moves into far southeast Georgia later on Wednesday.

Looking for your next great date night with that special someone or just a fun night with your friends? CHECK OUT all the AVERITT CENTER for the Arts has to offer -- from performances to art classes to special event spaces. They keep it CREATIVE and EXCITING so you can enjoy a night out right here in our own small town!

Annexation of 3.8 acres at the intersection was approved in October 2022, and site prep has begun. No timeline for construction is available yet.

At the 5 AM update on Monday the NHC forecast Idalia to become a hurricane late Monday or early Tuesday AM. Now is the time to begin to start thinking about your hurricane preparation plan as Bulloch County EMA monitors Tropical Storm Idalia possible impacts on Bulloch County midweek. Read story below for more.