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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.

To get the community pumped up and ready to see the upcoming fall sports season, we went to the high schools in Bulloch County and spoke with each head coach to see what to expect. Hear from Coach Matthew Dobson and his Statesboro High Blue Devils here. The team looks to grow stronger as they've become more experienced.

On Saturday, August 3, Free Market in the Boro partnered up with Nonna Picci to bring Nonna's Market to the Statesboro community. This market, which will continue on the first Saturday of every month, offers up items for FREE, with the goal of keeping more things out of the landfill.

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At the August 12th Board of Commissioners meeting, several public safety officials and the commissioners came together to discuss the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Debby. After a citizens voiced his concerns of a proposed 714-acre development commissioners voted to challenge the annexation.

President Kyle Marrero, faculty and staff of Georgia Southern along with various restaurants, businesses, and organizations here in Bulloch County came together to welcome the incoming freshman class for this year's Operation Move-in.

Residents and farmers in Bulloch County are rallying against recent agreements between Bulloch and Bryan Counties to supply water to the new Hyundai plant, fearing the proposed wells could deplete their water supply and harm local agriculture. At a press conference organized by the Bulloch Action Coalition, community leaders called for a referendum to let voters decide the fate of the project.

Ecoplastic America continues to ramp up its talent search with an all-day hiring event this week. Take the leap and meet their team at Georgia Southern's CPE building on 301 South this Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 10am to 4pm.