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The Board of Regents today named Dr. Georj Lewis president of Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC). Lewis has been serving as interim president of AMSC since July 1, 2019. “Dr.

Freeze Warning brings Urgent Need for Blankets and Coats for homeless and needy citizens The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze warning for Bulloch County from 10 PM tonight to 10 AM Wednesday morning.

Voters in the City of Brooklet voted for a familiar face, Joe (JoJo) Grooms, III who they elected as their new mayor.

In a shocker tonight City Council members Jeff Yawn, Sam Jones and Derrick Duke were all three defeated swinging the majority of the council as voters elect three new members. Tonight was not a night for incumbents, but defiantly a night for women.

Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM Tuesday, November 5th for the City of Statesboro City Council Districts, 2, 3 and 5, the Town of Register and the City of Brooklet. Vote at your normal voting precincts for City elections.

The news of the death of Patsy Bobo this morning has shocked our community. Patsy died this morning after battling a long illness, surrounded by family and friends at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is hosting a hiring event for the Census Bureau on November 1 from 10am to 2pm at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Statesboro.

Friday, Nov. 1 is the last day to the City of Statesboro City Council Districts, 2, 3 and 5, the Town of Register and the City of Brooklet. There will be no polls open on Monday, November 4th.

The Bulloch County Historical Society is honoring Professor William James, the founder of Statesboro High and Industrial School, later known as William James High School.

Zaxby’s 12th annual Scare on the Square is being held on Sunday, October 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. providing an evening full of free fun for the entire community to enjoy.