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The 61st annual Statesboro Board of Realtors banquet celebrated the achievements of local Realtors, recognized outstanding members with awards, and highlighted the organization's community contributions. Speakers, including President Pat Hirsch, Past President Ronald Love, President Elect Denise Mikell and Region 12 Director Sarah Brown, reflected on industry challenges and the importance of continued collaboration and adaptation.

The Statesboro City Council heard presentations on regional workforce development and the Emerging Leaders Academy, approved a fire services study and landfill expansion, and recognized city employees for leadership training. They also adjusted school bus violation fines and scheduled a meeting with the county on the fire district agreement on January 30.

South Georgia Tormenta FC has announced the signing of defender Thabo Nare to its 2025 USL League One roster, pending league and federation approval.

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a new rule requiring large-load customers, such as data centers consuming over 100 megawatts of electricity, to bear the costs of transmission and distribution associated with their projects. This measure aims to prevent residential and small business customers from facing increased electric rates due to the rapid growth of energy-intensive industries.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation recently celebrated the graduation of Class 54 of the GBI Special Agent Academy, including Special Agent Lawrence R. Harrell, II, now assigned to the Statesboro regional office. Inspired by his parents' selfless service, Harrell is committed to ensuring justice, solving unsolved cases, and upholding public trust in law enforcement.

The House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee will conduct reviews of state agencies to determine their compliance with code and to ensure that legislative intent was considered during the rule-making process. Burns says the goal of the committee is to maintain an environment where businesses of all sizes can thrive.

Taxpayers in all 159 counties in Georgia are eligible for this tax relief. See full details in the article.

CCI Real Estate has secured a construction loan from Morris Bank to redevelop a 1.79-acre site adjacent to the Georgia Southern University campus in partnership with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). The mixed-use development will include residential units, retail space, and gathering areas, with pre-leasing for apartments starting in Fall 2025 and project completion expected in Summer 2026.