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In what turned out to be very low voter turnout Bulloch County Citizens have voted to approve the SPLOST one penny sales tax for six more years funding critical projects like the Bulloch County jail expansion.

Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s Statesboro Composite Squadron took their aerospace education to new heights with an immersive indoor skydiving experience at iFLY Jacksonville on March 10.

The Bulloch County Board of Education heard from Nevils Elementary School and discussed the new school-based health center at Langston Chapel Elementary (LCES) and Langston Chapel Middle School (LCMS), the proposed 2026-2027 calendar, and school resource officers.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) has named Erin Shufro as its new Associate Provost, bringing her extensive experience in higher education and a strong commitment to student success to the institution.

Bulloch County continues its steady climb in population, according to newly released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The latest data solidifies the county's position as a regional growth leader, with a 1.3% increase in residents since 2023.

Two officers on a foot patrol in the area of Eagle Court Condos made a probable cause search of a vehicle and arrested two individuals on drug and gun charges.

The Georgia Southern men's tennis team extended their winning streak to five, securing a decisive 4-1 victory over South Alabama.

As the 2025 legislative session nears its end, lawmakers continue making progress on key legislation, including passing the House’s version of the FY2026 budget and advancing important bills through the Senate.

Due to unprecedented growth since the practice's inception, Behavioral Pediatrics of Rural Georgia has a new home to accommodate the needs of neurodivergent families in Bulloch County and beyond. The group celebrated the move with a well-attended Open House, which was held on Monday, March 10.

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