Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Local News

Trish Tootle named Kiwanian of the Year at 62nd annual awards dinner

Trish Tootle named Kiwanian of the Year at 62nd annual awards dinner

Thursday evening, local banker and philanthropist Trish Tootle was named “Kiwanian of the Year” by the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro . The announcement was made during the club’s 62nd annual awards dinner.
Read more >
GBI Investigating GS Campus Housing Shooting Death | Deceased not a GS student

GBI Investigating GS Campus Housing Shooting Death | Deceased not a GS student

An 18 year old man has died from a shooting at a GS Campus Housing complex in Statesboro according to Bulloch County Coroner Jake Futch.
Read more >
Full STEAM ahead: Local charter school receives five-year renewal with K-5 expansion

Full STEAM ahead: Local charter school receives five-year renewal with K-5 expansion

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Statesboro STEAM Academy received a five-year charter renewal along with an expansion of grades K-5 from the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia.
Read more >
Michael Classens announces candidacy for State Court Judge of Bulloch

Michael Classens announces candidacy for State Court Judge of Bulloch

Bulloch native and long-term attorney Michael Classens announced his candidacy for the State Court Judge of Bulloch County. The Judgeship is currently held by Joseph L. Cushner who is also a Bulloch native.
Read more >
Brooklet awarded $2 million grant for waste and sewer infrastructure

Brooklet awarded $2 million grant for waste and sewer infrastructure

The City of Brooklet received a preliminary award of a $2,031,000 grant from the State of Georgia on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 for waste and sewer infrastructure. The award was announced by Governor Brian P.
Read more >
Bulloch County Schools to hold employee recruitment fair Feb. 26

Bulloch County Schools to hold employee recruitment fair Feb. 26

Bulloch County Schools will host an Employee Recruitment Fair on Saturday, February 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Statesboro High School. The school district is hiring for all job types. Come meet with principals and hiring supervisors.
Read more >
Bing, Bang, Boom goes Statesboro's 107.7 FM tower

Bing, Bang, Boom goes Statesboro's 107.7 FM tower

Earlier this week, FM 107.7 and Foundry Broadcasting owner Bryan Steele was trying to describe a very technical issue at the station. Realizing mid-description he had lost his audience he paused and said, "Well bing, bang, boom," and it was done.
Read more >
Mayor Jonathan McCollar delivers "State of the City" address

Mayor Jonathan McCollar delivers "State of the City" address

Tuesday evening, Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar presented his "State of the City" address in the auditorium of Statesboro High School. Following a welcome by Statesboro City Manager Charles Penny, Rev.
Read more >
Statesboro Jaycees Celebrate 2021 with Year End Awards Banquet

Statesboro Jaycees Celebrate 2021 with Year End Awards Banquet

The Statesboro Jaycees celebrated their 2021 Year End Awards Banquet on February 5, 2022. Members and their guests gathered for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner at Bull and Barrel Steakhouse.
Read more >
ADPi Princesses, Princes & Pis Royal Balls Community Fundraiser

ADPi Princesses, Princes & Pis Royal Balls Community Fundraiser

The Epsilon Pi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) sorority will host its inaugural Princesses, Princes, & Pis Royal Balls philanthropy event Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Both royal balls will be held at the ADPi house.
Read more >