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Bulloch County is currently experiencing extended heavy rain that will prevent school bus travel on certain roads. See the road list in the article.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has successfully completed ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its all-new G700, marking a significant step toward reducing the climate impact of business aviation.

A group of students from Georgia Southwestern State University's President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, including one from Statesboro, recently dedicated over 400 volunteer hours at Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Fla., providing joyful experiences for critically ill children and their families while embracing the transformative power of compassionate service.

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a flash flood warning for Bulloch County and surrounding areas, with heavy rains threatening life-threatening flooding through mid-morning Thursday, Nov. 7. Residents are urged to exercise caution, as saturated grounds and rising waters pose serious risks across several communities.

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Georgia Southern University's Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics (IHLA) has successfully mapped vital health resources in four Georgia counties, including Bryan (Pembroke), Candler, Emanuel and Toombs, through its new Community Health Resource Project (CHRP), with plans to expand to 12 more underserved areas in 2025.

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has enhanced its training capabilities by acquiring a state-of-the-art Hybrid/Electric Vehicle trainer, designed to provide students with hands-on experience crucial for mastering the complexities of modern electric and hybrid vehicle technology.

Heavy rain is expected to continue drenching Bulloch County and nearby areas, leading the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch through Thursday evening. The storm system could bring up to seven inches of rain, raising the risk of flash flooding across southeast Georgia and parts of South Carolina.

Southeast Bulloch softball player, Megan Newham, has been selected to play in the GADC All-State game on Saturday at Truist Park.

Now through February 28, 2025, you can choose to round up at Parker’s Kitchen locations to combat hunger in Georgia and South Carolina, with the company matching 25% of customer donations to maximize the impact on local food banks.