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The introduction of cardiology services at Optim Medical Center-Screven reflects Optim’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility within the rural communities it serves. Dr. Lariscy brings an extensive background in medicine, boasting Board Certification in Internal Medicine, with a specialization in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases.

The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library will host a child passenger safety class on Thursday, January 4. The class is part of the new Bulloch County Child Passenger Safety Program.

Negron, who joins Taylor Sherwin as an associate coach, has been instrumental in the team's rise over the past five seasons. The team recorded its first 20-win season since 2013 and the most Sun Belt conference wins ever during the 2023 campaign.

All nominations must be submitted to the QUEST facilitator at each elementary or middle school by 2 p.m. on January 24. For your convenience, an online nomination form is available for each elementary and middle school on the school district's Gifted Services web page.

Feeding Georgia’s largest fundraiser resumes with another celebration of farming with its long-running pig-picking function that benefits the Farm to Food Bank program. The Wild Hog Supper brings together state lawmakers, lobbyists, and agriculture leaders to mingle on the eve of the legislative session.

The City will rename Brown Street on the city's west side to Loretta's Way in honor and memory of Loretta Johnson Williams, who worked many years for Pineland Behavioral Health and the Bulloch County Sheriff's Department, in addition to serving in many other civic roles.

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Bulloch Commissioners kicked off 2024 with a three and half hour meeting approving 404 new homes to be constructed in the County. Click on the picture to read about all action taken by the Commission.

Council members Paulette Chavers, Ginny Hendley and Shari Barr accepted the Oath of Office administered by Bulloch County Probate Judge Lorna Deloach at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Council member Shari Barr will continue as Mayor Pro Tem. Click on the picture to read about all of the business covered in the meeting.

The family friendly event will take place on Saturday, January 13, at Fostering Bulloch's 7th Mile Farm, next to Kennedy Pond.