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First place winner Saniyah Newton's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Other finalists will have their work displayed in one of Congressman Allen's district offices.

The budget provides 4% cost-of-living raises for most state and university system employees, with an additional $3,000 for workers in state agencies suffering high turnover rates, including law enforcement officers and welfare workers. Teachers will get a pay raise of $2,500, bringing the total to $9,500 since Kemp took office in 2019.

The Statesboro Police Department is investigating after an individual in possession of suspected fentanyl was the victim of a non-fatal shooting last night in the area of Eagle Court Apartments on Lanier Drive. One officer was exposed to the effects of the suspected fentanyl while rendering aid.

Excelsior EMC will hold its 86th Annual Meeting of Members at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex on Friday, May 10, 2024. The meeting will feature a business update along with the election of directors, employee service awards, door prizes, and an ice cream social.

Statesboro's newest Chick-fil-A near Publix, located at 333 Tormenta Way, is now open. Check out the new features including a mobile order priority drive through lane. It is the fastest way to get more chicken!

The fund was created by a local philanthropist in memory of Professor Kelly Berry and will be used to help children from low-income families attend art camps at the Averitt Center this summer.

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The Public Works Department and employees were honored in a proclamation declaring May 19 to 25, 2024, National Public Works Week. The Board of Commissioners also approved a contract with JA Long, Inc., for the remainder of Bethel Church Road to be paved with the completion of the roundabout at Harville and Langston Chapel Road. Read this summary of tonight's meeting for more details and topics covered.

No tax increase were welcome words for Commissioners and citizens at the presentation of the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The proposed budget includes a proposed rollback to take into account inflationary growth of property valuations to keep property taxes the same as they were last year.

The BCHS invites the public to a historical marker dedication Thursday afternoon at the BORO art park downtown to commemorate Statesboro's first railroad, the Dover and Statesboro Railroad.