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Timely hits and stellar defense lead Gators to 7th win of the season

The Bulloch Academy softball team hosted the Claxton Tigers on Monday, August 27th. The Gators defeated the Tigers 4-1.

Aug 27, 2024 4:07 PM Read more >

Georgia lands federal funds to get the lead out of school water

Georgia will receive $1.15 million in federal funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help schools and child-care centers reduce lead in drinking water, as part of a larger $26 million national initiative to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure.

Aug 27, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

Save the Date: Next Free Market in the Boro to be held September 7th

The goal of the Free Market in the Boro, founded by Charly Kinship, is to keep unwanted items out of the landfill. “Give what you have, take what you need.” Save the date for the next market, coming up on Saturday, September 7.

Aug 27, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Tire detaches, crashes through window at Awards South

A tire crashed through the front window of Awards South on Northside Drive on Monday. The store sustained damage, but thankfully no one was injured in the incident.

Aug 27, 2024 10:13 AM Read more >

OTC to host former Governor Nathan Deal for children's book signing

Ogeechee Tech will welcome Nathan Deal on September 11, as he signs copies of his new children's book, Veto, The Governor's Cat. He wrote the book in memory of his late wife Sandra Deal, who had a lifelong love of reading.

Aug 27, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Good Morning, Bulloch!

Click on the picture of the day to get local sports scores, weather and lowest gas prices in town. Check back for updates throughout the day.

Aug 27, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

First Friday family events canceled after First Amendment challenge

The Downtown Statesboro Development Authority has canceled all First Friday events this year to review and rewrite their policies on hosting these events. This is in response to a legal challenge from the Bulloch Action Coalition, followed by an $80,000 settlement and public statement from the DSDA to the BAC.

Aug 26, 2024 10:03 PM Read more >

Take a sneak peek inside Statesboro's Texas Roadhouse as they cut the ribbon

Texas Roadhouse in Statesboro, GA is now open. The Chamber of Commerce helped managing partner Maurice Jackson and his team cut the ribbon on the new store Monday morning.

Aug 26, 2024 7:14 PM Read more >

Ecoplastic job fair focuses on growth and opportunities for the community

Ecoplastic America, a leading manufacturer of plastic automobile parts, hosted a job fair on August 14 to provide immediate job opportunities for local residents. The event was held at the Georgia Southern CPE building on 301 South, making it easily accessible to Statesboro and Claxton, and drew plenty of interest from the community.

Aug 26, 2024 5:04 PM Read more >

SEASON PREVIEW: GS Women’s Golf to tee off for the 2024-25 season

The Eagles have set their sights on a postseason run and are ready to compete in one of the toughest schedules in the country. The squad is set to begin its season on Monday, August 26 at the 2024 Tiger Classic in Clemson, South Carolina.

Aug 26, 2024 2:50 PM Read more >