Local News

400+ Bulloch voters get purged this weekend. Did you make the list?

447 Bulloch County voters lose their voter registration status Sunday after Georgia's Secretary of State announced the removal of over 100,000 "obsolete and outdated" voter files from rolls.

Jul 16, 2021 3:22 PM Read more >

Governor hopes to reopen Westbound lane of I- 16 by Sunday

Governor Kemp hopes that GA DOT can reopen one westbound lane of I-16 Sunday, July 18, 2021. An early morning accident caused significant damage to the State Route 86 bridge over, I-16 early Thursday morning, July 15, 2021.

Jul 15, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

Squash the Spread recognizes local businesses in Kindness Campaign

Squash the Spread, a group of concerned citizens organized to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Statesboro and Bulloch County, announced the first recipients of its Kindness Campaign awards.

Jul 15, 2021 3:58 PM Read more >

Georgia Southern College of Education welcomes new dean

Georgia Southern's new dean of education interested in social justice and equity in education took over this July. “I am excited to be joining a University and College on the move,” said Sharon Subreenduth.

Jul 15, 2021 1:16 PM Read more >

Statesboro and Bulloch Fire Respond to House Fire in Deerfield

Bulloch County 911 began receiving calls of heavy smoke in the Deerfield subdivision off of Lakeview shortly after 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 14. 2021. They dispatched the Statesboro and Bulloch Fire departments to the scene to investigate.

Jul 14, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >

Averitt kicks off Frozen fun in the Emma Kelly Theater

Over 30 local kids will bring Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life in the historic Emma Kelly Theater for the Averitt Center’s presentation of Disney’s Frozen Jr. this weekend and the next.

Jul 14, 2021 4:55 PM Read more >

Evening of dinner, drinks, live orchestra to benefit youth summer camp

Show up to wine and dine, send a child to summer camp All are invited to an evening featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra next Friday, complete with dinner and drinks to benefit the Tybee youth camp that's been running for over 100 years.

Jul 14, 2021 3:23 PM Read more >

Statesboro locals burst with ideas for community garden

Both Statesboro's experienced and novice home-gardeners got a look at their new plot Saturday, brainstorming ways the community garden can build community and healthy habits within neighborhoods.

Jul 13, 2021 3:43 PM Read more >

Bulloch Schools hosting back-to-school for virtual and traditional learners

Bulloch County Schools will host open house events for families of our traditional and virtual learners on Thursday, July 29. For traditional learners, the elementary schools ask that you drop in anytime between 4 - 6 p.m.

Jul 13, 2021 12:36 PM Read more >

SPD investigating a weekend shooting at Cottage Row apartments

Early Sunday morning, July 11, 201 a Statesboro Police Department (SPD) patrol officer was on a routine traffic stop on Fair Road when he heard multiple gunshots coming from Cottage Row apartments (formally Aspen Heights), 17358 Fair Road.

Jul 12, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >