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The 2025 Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting shined a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of local businesses, individuals, and nonprofits, celebrating their contributions to the community. The evening’s highlight was the presentation of awards, including Start-Up of the Year to Bubba Golf, Small Business of the Year to Three Tree Coffee, and the prestigious Bruce Yawn Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Lowell Mooney.

This Saturday, Statesboro residents have two opportunities to experience the excitement surrounding the new Flight Factory project from Zero Gravity Outreach: a family-friendly community day from 1-5 PM and a high-energy "Base to the Future" event with live DJs and laser lights from 7-10 PM. Both free events offer a glimpse into the future of this ambitious downtown revitalization project at 100 N. Mulberry Street.

Mike Crews has put together a complete schedule of all college football bowl games this week. You will find the date of the game, game start times, and where to watch the game. As a bonus he has included NFL games as well. Here's to another great weekend of football!

Georgia Southern holds Texas State to just 21 points after the break, earns first Sun Belt home win of the year.

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Corrections are calling for $372 million to address critical issues in the state prison system, aiming to boost safety, improve staffing, and respond to a federal report that exposed widespread violence and constitutional violations.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the annual MLK Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, January 18th, has been canceled for the safety of all involved. Organizers are encouraging the community to participate in alternative events throughout the weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

The City of Statesboro is hiring a new coordinator for its Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful program. This is a full time position, and the application period closes on January 24.

Bulloch County residents can now enjoy the convenience of a new vehicle registration kiosk located inside Publix at Eagles Corner, offering instant decals with no wait.

The Averitt Center in downtown Statesboro will be hosting The Jazz Legacy Project on January 25th. The Jazz Legacy Project, featuring Karla Harris, will honor timeless jazz singer Nancy Wilson.