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A suspect is in custody following an armed robbery at the Enmarket convenience store on Fair Road in Statesboro Thursday afternoon. Quick actions by Statesboro Police officers and detectives, aided by local surveillance footage, led to a quick arrest.

McKeithen's True Value Hardware store in Statesboro is open and ready to serve with storm and prep supplies.

The ATF is seeking the public's help in identifying an individual who stole 12 firearms from the Backwoods Armory in Brooklet overnight on Tuesday. View surveillance video in the article. Anyone with information about this theft should call the ATF Gun Hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (283-4867) immediately.

NWS Charleston has issued a Tornado Watch that includes Bulloch County until 9:00 pm Thursday. Bulloch remains under a tropical storm warning as well.

The City of Statesboro will hold a public information meeting on Monday, September 30, 2024, at City Hall to educate residents and business owners about the city’s water and sewer system, its current capacity, and future growth potential. All residents and interested parties are invited to attend.

As Hurricane Helene approaches the Southeast, Excelsior EMC is fully prepared to ensure the safety and reliability of electric service for its members, with crews on high alert and essential resources ready for swift storm response.

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A westward shift in Hurricane Helene has decreased rainfall predictions however NWS Charleston is still predicting the possibility of tropical storm force winds overnight on Thursday. Continue monitoring for updates as conditions change.

Grice Connect is providing a list of business and school closings due to Hurricane Helene. Please check the list often and submit your closure to [email protected] for inclusion in the list.

Bulloch County Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Thursday, September 26, and remain closed on Friday, September 27, following guidance from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. All after-school activities and the Board of Education's work session for Thursday have been canceled.