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During playoff season, you know that the tension is high, and the emotions are showing. That was shown at the November 8th football showdown between the Gators and Vikings. The Vikings fought back, but it was no match for the power of them Gators, now 10 and 0, chompin' away to get to the next round of the playoffs. They will take on Brookstone from Columbus next Friday night, November 15th.

Portal picked up their 4th win of the season in the final game. Head Coach Jason McEachin met with his guys for one last time. "We got to end the season the way we wanted to, with a win," McEachin said. "Not everyone can close out the season with a W."  Portal ends their season with 4 wins and 6 losses.

This loss concludes the Blue Devils 2024 football season

Christy Smith recently earned the Honorary American FFA Degree, which is the highest honor an FFA supporter can receive. Smith is the Director of Marketing & Communications at AgSouth Farm Credit.

Bulloch County commissioners tackled a packed agenda this week, celebrating community achievements, addressing flood recovery efforts, and debating several controversial zoning proposals. The meeting highlighted the county’s balancing act between accommodating growth and preserving the rural character cherished by residents.

Water Utility Management has announced a $6 million plan to install back-up generators at all water well sites system wide, including Bulloch County, to ensure reliable service during power outages. The upgrade follows Tropical Storm Helene, which left large parts of the region without power, disrupting water service for many residents.

The Georgia Department of Transportation's weekly traffic interruption advisory for Southeast Georgia details ongoing road work and construction projects from November 9 to November 15, 2024.

The school board held the regular meeting on November 7, 2024, hearing a presentation from Julia P. Bryant Elementary faculty and reviewing business to be placed on the table for the next meeting.

The City of Statesboro will host a public meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to present and gather feedback on the proposed improvements for the West Main Street streetscape project, which includes enhancements such as decorative streetlights, benches, landscaping, and traffic upgrades.

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!