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Four eighth-grade students from Bulloch County have earned $10,000 college scholarships as the newest REACH Georgia Scholars, a state initiative supporting students from lower-income families to attend and graduate from college. The program has now helped make college possible for 62 local youth.

A multi-agency investigation led by the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team has resulted in the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking large quantities of narcotics across the country. The operation uncovered over 150 pounds of marijuana and Schedule I narcotics intended for distribution in Statesboro, GA.

Cliff Pyron was honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Connie Awards for his four decades of leadership and significant contributions to the maritime industry, including his pivotal role in the growth of the Georgia Ports Authority.

Brooklet officials met with residents on December 12, 2024, to discuss a major sewer upgrade set to begin in January. The project aims to improve sewer infrastructure while minimizing disruptions to the community during construction.

The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is making a significant impact in the local community with a $10,000 donation to the Southeast Bulloch High School chapter of the National FFA Organization. The contribution is meant to reflect Hyundai’s commitment to education, innovation, and fostering the next generation of leaders in agriculture and technology.

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The Statesboro City Council approved the purchase of land for Fire Station #3, aiming to ease overcrowding and improve response times. They also shuffled $950,000 in ARPA funds to support housing rehab and the Statesboro Food Bank, with another $180,000 thrown in to finally get the food bank’s new building across the finish line.

A family of seven was displaced after a house fire in the 100 block of Oak Hollow Drive on Tuesday night, December 17, 2024. Bulloch County 911 dispatched the Statesboro and Bulloch County Fire Departments to the scene at 8:56 p.m.

Bulloch County honored the retirement of Commission Chair Roy Thompson, Commissioner Curt Deal, and Commissioner Jappy Stringer at a reception filled with gratitude and reflection. Colleagues, family, and community members gathered to celebrate their years of dedicated service and lasting contributions to the county.

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners meeting focused heavily on storm debris cleanup funding, phase II of the Workforce Development Study, and saying farewell to Chairman Roy Thompson, Commissioner Jappy Stringer and former Commissioner Curt Deal. Several people wished them the best, and most importantly thanked their wives for their sacrifices.