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The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office is actively working the disappearance of Jeffery Denver Haymons, 59 year of age. Should anyone have information regarding the whereabouts of Haymons, or if anyone has seen or spoken to Haymons since Saturday, February 3, 2024, please call the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division (912) 764-1744, or Investigator Pre Cone at (912) 764-1703.

The City of Statesboro received their 31st Tree City designation at the meeting on Tuesday. A driving force behind the Tree Board, Henry Clay, was honored for 40 years of service. Two new bars were approved for downtown as well. Click on the picture to read about all city business covered at the meeting.

“The City of Metter is honored to welcome Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. to Metter and Candler County as our newest corporate citizen to call Metter home,” said Metter Mayor Ed Boyd. “Bringing 200 jobs and over $30 million in investment to our community, Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. is advancing the growth in desirable manufacturing employment for the citizens of our area.”

The banquet will celebrate the past year in ministry and raise funds for campus operations and scholarships for missions. The program will include personal testimonies from student-athletes, coaches, and GS AIA staff. There will be a buffet dinner along with entertainment from special guest, Christian comedian Mike Goodwin. 

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Grice Connect's new food columnist Chef Patrick White shares memories of how food brings us together -- and a special family recipe. Chef Patrick will take us on a culinary journey each month. It may be a local restaurant review or a special recipe and memory it evokes from one of you that he will share. It will always be a fun and flavorful adventure! Special thanks to The Sullivan Law Firm for making this feature possible.

Retail expansion, nearly 4,000 new homes, and the need to invest in social infrastructures were discussed at this weekend's town hall meeting with Mayor Jonathan McCollar.

Portal Panthers split wins on senior night with Bryan County Redskins. The Lady Panthers lost 68-37 and the Panthers won 85-32.

Larry Mays is now Vice President for College Advancement at Ogeechee Tech, following the retirement of Michelle Davis. OTC President Lori Durden says Mays’s experience in fundraising will be a valuable asset to the Ogeechee Tech Foundation.

Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, state elected officials, members of the General Assembly and community and religious leaders signed HB 30 at a ceremony at the State Capitol. In his remarks, the Governor said, "In Georgia, we proudly stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters - today, and everyday!"