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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Cold Weather Advisory for Statesboro and Bulloch County, warning of heavy snow accumulations and dangerously low wind chills. Residents are advised to take precautions and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions starting Tuesday.

The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern invites you to a unique winter event, "Oysters, Music, & Fun," on Friday, February 7th, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy fresh oysters, live music, and a cozy atmosphere amidst the beauty of the winter garden, making for a memorable evening under the stars.

Ahead of the upcoming winter storm, both City of Statesboro and Bulloch County leadership have declared states of emergency.

Gator basketball put on a showcase in their home conference matchups as the Lady Gators rallied together to almost make a comeback in a 52-43 loss to the Lady Knights while the men's team successfully secured the 55-41 win on their end to close the night in a heated matchup.

The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts. It also allows for the Georgia Department of Defense to provide up to 250 Georgia National Guard troops, should they be needed for preparation, response, and recovery efforts.

All after-school and extracurricular activities are canceled for both days. A decision on Thursday will be made by 2pm on Wednesday.

Please check this list for updates on closures, delays, and cancellations due to the current winter storm. Email your closure information to [email protected] to be included in the list.

Audience members from Statesboro and Metter watched the performance Behold, Here Cometh The Dreamer at the Emma Kelly Theater, honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. through music and poetry.

A Bulloch County woman tragically lost her life in an early morning house fire Monday morning. As dangerously cold temperatures are forecast to descend upon the region in the coming days, local fire officials are issuing urgent reminders about fire safety, particularly regarding heating equipment.