Local News

Despite false online rumors, the 62nd Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair and livestock show will continue as planned the week of October 14th through October 19th. Tickets are on sale now.

For this drop, please give priority to citizens who lost all their food due to power outages. There will also be shelf stable food for those who are still without power.

Fixing the Boro staff and volunteers are preparing to extend their hurricane relief efforts for animals to an additional six counties that have reached out for help. They have already distributed over 1,000 pounds of pet food to residents in Bulloch and two neighboring counties. Find out how you can help our furry friends affected by Helene.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has issued a traffic advisory for Southeast Georgia, highlighting ongoing road work and potential delays from October 5 to October 11, 2024, as cleanup efforts continue following Hurricane Helene.

Effective Thursday, October 3, the Georgia gas tax is suspended. This suspension will last for the duration of the State of Emergency, currently set to run through October 9.

The American Red Cross of Georgia is urgently seeking volunteers to assist with disaster relief efforts, emphasizing the critical role of community support in providing emergency shelters for those affected by national disasters.

Several local organizations and businesses are bringing the community together with weekend events and upcoming fall festivals, many of which will donate supplies and proceeds to support rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene left an enormous amount of debris across the area. The City and County are offering to pick up debris that has been collected and piled at the roadside. Read on for details.

The game is set to kickoff at 8pm next Saturday, October 12. The Eagles are off this week.

Registration for the free youth event begins at 7am at the Mill Creek Park pond, followed by fishing fun at 8am, and finally, lunch and prize drawings at 11am. Every child gets a prize!