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The Statesboro High football team was one of three football teams that were present at the First Friday pep rally on Friday, August 2nd. The Blue Devils looked to put Statesboro on notice for the upcoming football season.

Congratulations to the recipients of United Way's inaugural mini-grant program! Thank you for working to make Bulloch county an even better place to call home.

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The Georgia EPD returned to the Southeast Bulloch High School to hold a public meeting and hearing about applications from Bryan and Bulloch County to drill four new wells inside of Bulloch County, to supply the Hyundai Metaplant with maximum of 6.625 million gallons of water per day. Special conditions of the permits required a mitigation fund to be established that would pay for wells that are negatively impacted by the water withdraw to be lowered or re-drilled.

On Monday, August 12, 2024, Vanessa Ramirez, RN, MSN, Executive Director of Ogeechee Area Hospice, received the Service Member Patriot Award for her exceptional support of National Guard employees, following a surprise nomination by her staff.

Bulloch County Commissioners received TS Debby emergency response and road damage updates at their meeting on Monday. After hearing the reports the commissioners unanimouly approved up to $5 million to speed up repairs of roads.

The Eagles have an exciting season ahead and will host the 2025 SoCon Championships.

Citizens are being asked to report damages to their homes so that local inspectors can provide the data to agencies like FEMA for funding assistance.

The Development Authority of Bulloch County, Development Authority of Bryan County, Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority, and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America will each contribute $250,000.

Ogeechee Technical College recently inaugurated its Cybersecurity Club, aimed at fostering interest, awareness, and skill development in cybersecurity through advanced training, competitive events, and community education initiatives.