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Two former employees of a Statesboro pediatrics practice have been sentenced to federal prison for embezzlement by stealing money from the business.

The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic.

The City of Statesboro is accepting applications for appointments to its Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful (KSBB) Advisory Board. The appointment is for a two-year term.

Bulloch County vaccination statistics are steadily rising. Today, Bulloch County has administered a total of 23,877 COVID vaccines; 14,901 are first doses & 8,976 are second doses.

It’s a tale as old as time; the rich, strong and powerful exploiting the poor, weak and downtrodden…until they’ve had enough of it.

Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar will keynote the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon on Thursday, March 25th from 11:30 am to 1:00 PM. Due to COVID precautions, and safety being an absolute priority, seating is limited.

" Devotion " Military plane flyovers will take place Friday night, March 19 between the hours of 5:30 pm to 7:30 PM. The set will be active at the airport with filming on the grounds till midnight.

Statesboro Police Captain Kaleb Moore condition is improving according to a statement released on the the departments Facebook page on Friday.

A 45 year old Macon man, Michael Powell, Jr. was killed around 8:50 pm Wednesday, March 17 according to Bulloch County Coroner Jake Futch.

Statesboro Police Departmen t (SPD) is requesting assistance with a missing 16 year old from Statesboro High School. The 16 year old, Karina Hernandez, has been missing since Tuesday afternoon, March 16.