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Atlanta-based utility Georgia Power announced Friday that it has taken delivery of the first of three new gas turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan, marking a significant expansion of its electrical generation capacity.

As summer heat intensifies across Georgia, with temperatures expected to remain in the 90s, Georgia Power is providing customers with crucial resources and strategies to manage energy costs and stay comfortable.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced nighttime lane closures on I-16 in Bryan County for sign installation, starting Wednesday, August 20.

Bulloch County is taking proactive steps to protect its most vulnerable residents. The EMA and Public Safety have launched a new registry designed to identify and better assist those who may need extra help during emergencies such as severe weather events and prolonged power outages.

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The Bulloch County Farm Bureau held its annual Appreciation Breakfast, featuring a keynote message from Pastor Donald Chavers, fellowship, and prize giveaways, with catering by Uncle Shug’s. A highlight of the morning was the recognition of Jane Cason for her 13 years of service on the board, where she led education and outreach efforts including the children’s garden at Georgia Southern Botanical Garden.

Caribbean Feast has been feeding the Boro for just over 16 years with their delicious Caribbean-inspired food. Their recent addition of the Caribbean Feast food truck is in honor of Jocelyn Poole’s late husband Noel, “to help carry on his legacy and bring the joy of Caribbean cooking to even more people.”

Grice Connect will provide a daily list of qualifiers for the November City of Statesboro and City of Brooklet municipal elections. Up for election in Statesboro are the Office of Mayor and the seats for City Council Districts 1 and 4. In Brooklet, Council seats for Posts 3, 4, and 5 are up for election.

Georgia's unemployment rate edged down to 3.4% last month, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Labor, signaling a continued positive trend for the state's labor market.