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The Best is Yet to Come: Mayor McCollar delivers State of the City Address

The Best is Yet to Come: Mayor McCollar delivers State of the City Address

Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar delivered an optimistic State of the City address on Tuesday evening. McCollar highlighted significant progress in economic development, infrastructure, public safety, and community investment.
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Exploring the stars and their myths with 'Lamps of Atlantis'

Exploring the stars and their myths with 'Lamps of Atlantis'

The recent Georgia Southern Planetarium viewing of Lamps of Atlantis took local residents on a journey through the stars. Learn more about this show and other upcoming opportunities to visit the planetarium. Afternoon and evening shows are planned.
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Cypress Lake Road detour established after crash

Cypress Lake Road detour established after crash

Citizens traveling Cypress Lake Road between Riggs Mill and Country Club road will encounter a detour due to a bridge closure. A detour has been established using Old Riggs Mill Road to Pulaski Road and from Country Club Road to Parrish Road. Citizens can expect the closure overnight at a minimum.
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Statesboro STEAM set for groundbreaking ceremony on February 28th

Statesboro STEAM set for groundbreaking ceremony on February 28th

The community is invited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new STEAM Academy, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
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Claxton's star track athlete, Trinity Lavant, looks to soar with the Georgia Southern Eagles next season with a full-ride athletic scholarship

Claxton's star track athlete, Trinity Lavant, looks to soar with the Georgia Southern Eagles next season with a full-ride athletic scholarship

Claxton High School’s record-breaking student athlete Trinity Lavant places her official signature on the dotted line as she plans to further her track career with Georgia Southern University.
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Local students announced for Georgia Southern University Fall 2024 President’s List

Local students announced for Georgia Southern University Fall 2024 President’s List

Hard work has paid off for these Georgia Southern students who made the Fall 2024 President’s List, who finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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State Senate panel approves $40.5B mid-year budget

State Senate panel approves $40.5B mid-year budget

The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a $40.5 billion mid-year budget, adding $125 million for Hurricane Helene relief, bringing total recovery funding to $937 million.
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Learn, Unlearn, & Relearn: The way forward for Bulloch County NAACP

Learn, Unlearn, & Relearn: The way forward for Bulloch County NAACP

The Bulloch County NAACP celebrated its Founders Day and 116 years of activism on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. The night, filled with reflection and hope, was one attendees won't soon forget.
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Sen. Billy Hickman: Week 6 Round-Up

Sen. Billy Hickman: Week 6 Round-Up

Senator Billy Hickman proudly represents Georgia’s 4th Senate District and provides this update as the 2025 Legislative Session passes its halfway point.
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Autism decals for vehicles and homes now available for Bulloch County families

Autism decals for vehicles and homes now available for Bulloch County families

Autism decals are now available for families to display on their vehicles or at their homes, which will serve as a crucial alert for emergency personnel, so they can adjust their interactions accordingly. Dr. Michelle Zeanah, founder of Behavioral Pediatrics Resource Center, and Sharon Draeger, Project Manager, have been working on bringing this successful program to Bulloch County for over two years.
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