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Portal Football is GA's "Most Improved Team" in Class A & beyond Coach McEachin receives Hudl Award in Macon

At the annual event, Georgia High School Football Daily sponsored the Hudl Awards. They go to head coaches of the “most improved winning teams” in each Georgia High School Association and Georgia Independent Athletic Association classification.

Feb 9, 2024 7:02 PM Read more >

Statesboro Fire Department conducting annual hydrant testing in response area

The Statesboro Fire Department is once again conducting its annual hydrant testing within the City of Statesboro limits as well as the 5-mile response area starting February 1 and lasting through the end of April.

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South Georgia Tormenta FC Kicks Off Preseason Friday night

The Tormenta Football Club has four games scheduled in the preseason

Feb 9, 2024 5:28 PM Read more >

SE GA Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory Feb 10-16

Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, February 10 through Friday, February 16. All work subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Feb 9, 2024 5:14 PM Read more >

Leap Into Heart Health This Leap Year with East Georgia Regional Medical Center

It’s a leap year, which means an extra day in February to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. But what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity! Check out these heart health tips from Dr. Alan Scott and EGRMC.

Feb 9, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

GA Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flash Flooding/Flood Safety

The National Weather Service (NWS), in conjunction with state and local public safety partners, recognized the week of February 5-9, 2024, as Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During this week, we encouraged you to review emergency procedures and prepare for severe weather hazards, and each day was dedicated to a different topic. Thanks for following along! All tips can be found in the Weather section of Grice Connect.

Feb 9, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Brooklet Elementary spotlights student media at BOE meeting

The Bulloch County Board of Education met for a regular session on Thursday Feb. 8, 2024. The meeting included a spotlight on Brooklet Elementary's News Team, a Strategic Waiver School System update, District Support Schools updates, the FY25 Budget Timeline, a FY26 School Calendar Update, and a tabletop exercise in school safety.

Feb 9, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Superior Court Judge Gates Peed will not seek re-election

In an email to members of the Bulloch County Bar, Gates Peed, Chief Judge of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit announced he will not seek re-election to office.

Feb 9, 2024 11:43 AM Read more >

TRAFFIC ALERT: Westside Road to close for work Feb. 12-13

Westside Road, from Stockyard Road to Veterans Memorial Parkway, will be closed to through traffic on February 12 and 13, weather permitting. Bulloch County will be replacing a deteriorated culvert under the roadway. Traffic will be detoured to Stockyard Road, Williams Road, and Veterans Parkway.

Feb 9, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >

Bulloch County Schools' Employee Recruitment Fair is Feb. 24

Bulloch County Schools will host its annual Employee Recruitment Fair for all job types on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Statesboro High School. Interested applicants for teaching and non-teaching positions are welcome. The district seeks to hire 200+ teachers and support staff.

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