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East Georgia Regional Medical Center experiences power outage

East Georgia Regional Medical Center experienced a temporary power disruption today after a site-work contractor accidentally cut the hospital’s main power line, but backup generators ensured there was no interruption to critical equipment or patient care.

Mar 17, 2025 5:09 PM Read more >

Georgia Department of Agriculture celebrates Georgia Ag Week March 17th–23rd

The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites residents to celebrate Georgia Ag Week from March 17-23, 2025, honoring the state's farmers and agricultural industry through themed events, activities, and a statewide photo contest.

Mar 17, 2025 4:10 PM Read more >

Join the Georgia Southern Planetarium for an evening showing of 'Galileo'

The Georgia Southern Planetarium will present 'Galileo: The Power of the Telescope' on March 27 & 28. The show is just $5, and the public is invited to attend.

Mar 17, 2025 3:41 PM Read more >

Early turkey hunt opportunity for youth and mobility-impaired hunters

Hunters with mobility-impairment and youth in Georgia will have an exclusive early opportunity to harvest a gobbler on private lands during a special turkey hunting weekend on March 22-23, 2025.

Mar 17, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall County celebrates ribbon cutting for new lobby and patient wing

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded lobby, patient wing, and two advanced operating rooms with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 13. The upgrades enhance patient comfort, improve surgical capabilities, and reaffirm the hospital’s commitment to high-quality healthcare in the community.

Mar 17, 2025 12:05 PM Read more >

Board of Education supports statewide property tax relief

Bulloch County homeowners will see more stable property tax bills after the Board of Education allowed a new statewide homestead exemption to take effect, a move estimated to save local taxpayers over $1 million annually.

Mar 17, 2025 10:05 AM Read more >

The 33rd annual Southern Cruisers Spring Classic Car Show to be held on March 22

The 33rd annual Southern Cruisers Spring Classic Car Show, set for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, will raise funds for two local children facing serious health challenges.

Mar 17, 2025 8:05 AM Read more >

Good Morning, Bulloch!

Click on the picture of the day to get local sports scores, weather and lowest gas prices in town. Check back for updates throughout the day.

Mar 17, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Unleash the Love Silent Auction and Raffle a success for The Humane Society

The Humane Society of Statesboro-Bulloch County’s 20th Annual Silent Auction on March 8, was a pet-tacular success. (Read on for cute puppy pictures!)

Mar 16, 2025 7:25 PM Read more >

Bulloch County Engineer Brad Deal resigns, returning to City of Statesboro

Bulloch County Engineer Brad Deal has announced his resignation, effective April 18, 2025, to accept the position of Director of Public Works and Engineering for the City of Statesboro. This move marks a return for Deal to the city where he previously served, while leaving yet another significant void in Bulloch County's management.

Mar 16, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >