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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.

Looking for something to uplift your spirit as well as your soul? Keep reading for a list of Christmas celebrations hosted by area churches.

Mike Crews has put together a complete schedule of all college football bowl games this week. You will find the date of the game, game start times, and where to watch the game. As a bonus he has included NFL games as well. Here's to another great weekend of football!

In November 2024, Georgia’s net tax collections totaled approximately $2.38 billion, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year, though year-to-date collections showed a slight decline of 0.1% due to factors like the motor fuel tax suspension and hurricane-related filing extensions.

Anderson’s General Store hosted its first-ever Christmas at Anderson’s on December 12, and the event was nothing short of magical. With a turnout that exceeded all expectations, the festive gathering brought together the Statesboro community for an evening of celebratory fun.