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Flu symptoms and their intensity can vary from person to person, and can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people 65+, of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and children younger than five years old, but especially those younger than two years old.

The evening of prayer, song, and story brings people together to dedicate the new historic marker outside City Hall. One side of the marker memorializes nine men who were lynched in Bulloch County; the other side addresses the legacies of racial terror that remain in Georgia and nationwide. The event will feature local musicians, poets, community members, church leaders, and advocates who are committed to moving the community toward healing and a more just future.

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Firefighters respond to fully engulfed home in Statesboro - Family displaced by Monday evening blaze. Click on the picture to read more.

A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the area on Tuesday. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

"We need more enthusiasm.  The enthusiastic are encouraged by the achievements of the past, energized by the opportunities of the present, and exhilarated by the possibilities of the future." --Dr. Michael Guido

Bulloch County Schools’ offices and schools will be closed on Tues., Jan. 9., due to severe weather. Continue to monitor information from Bulloch County Schools about reopening, which is expected to occur on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

In this weekly COVID report, Bulloch County’s risk status remains LOW by COVIDACTNOW and CDC tracker. Georgia's statewide also is MEDIUM.

The 2025 CCRPI calculation will provide additional credit for students completing a Career Pathway aligned to a high-demand industry, as defined by the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) in conjunction with business and industry partners and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). This will increase a school’s CCRPI Readiness score based on the number of students in high-demand pathways.