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Sixteen educators from eight Southeast Georgia counties, including Bulloch's Hayden Bennett and Josh Hall, participated in the first-ever Regional Educator Externship Program, hosted June 2–6 by the Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) to strengthen connections between classrooms and local industries.

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The historic Hanner Fieldhouse packed the hardwood floors from end to end with more than 75 youth wrestling athletes honing their overall skill development, discipline, leadership and the core values of teamwork as they trained under the tutelage of Storm Wrestling Center head coach and two-time All-American Gerald Carr.

A new initiative by Georgia Power has chosen Statesboro, Georgia, as its pilot community, awarding the city the 'Retail Ready' designation and setting the stage for an influx of new retail opportunities.

The Georgia Department of Transportation will continue essential road work and maintenance projects throughout Southeast Georgia, with lane closures, traffic shifts, and detours expected from Saturday, June 14 through Friday, June 20

The Georgia Department of Transportation held a public hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, to gather community feedback on its proposed plans to widen I-16 and improve 20 bridges across four counties.

This youth-led, family friendly event will feature music, spoken word poetry, and interactive activities to teach the community about Juneteenth Freedom Day. All are invited to attend.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

Bulloch County authorities are investigating the death of an individual after a partially decomposed body was discovered on Homer Bunch Rd. on June 12. BCSO says there has been no information indicative of a threat to the community, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact BCSO investigators.

Wright is from Calhoun and is competing as Miss Rome. She was named fourth runner-up in last year's Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition and won the title of Miss Georgia Southern in 2024, as well.