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Georgia drivers may soon be able to use digital driver’s licenses during traffic stops if House Bill 296, which recently passed the House with bipartisan support, becomes law.

Although the disaster assistance deadline has passed, FEMA remains in Georgia to support survivors of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene by providing in-person assistance at select U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) locations. In Bulloch, visit the library for assistance.

CURE Childhood Cancer invites the community to the Annual Catie’s Gathering in Statesboro on March 15, a sold-out event honoring the memory of Catie Wilkins while raising funds for pediatric cancer research and family support.

Hyundai’s Ellabell manufacturing site has been trucking millions of gallons of wastewater to treatment facilities in Georgia and beyond after exceeding permitted levels of heavy metals, prompting regulatory action and environmental concerns.

Grammy-nominated roots musician Victor Wainwright will bring his high-energy performance to the Averitt Center for the Arts on March 21, 2025.

Bulloch County 8th grader Melanie Burgos won the Bulloch County Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark Contest with a colorful design featuring Georgia-grown crops. Her artwork advances to the Georgia Farm Bureau District 7 competition.

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Bulloch County EMS expanded its West Grady Street station by 2,100 square feet, adding a dedicated training room, six individual bedrooms, and upgraded equipment to improve emergency response capabilities. The expansion addresses overcrowding issues and enhances staff preparedness, ensuring better service for the growing community.

The Bulloch County Literacy Council had hundreds of people learn about the importance of early literacy for students at the 3rd annual Literacy Luau on Tuesday, March 4th at Statesboro High.

Brooklet is mourning the loss of Richard James “Jim” Stanoff, a longtime community leader who passed away on March 9, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer. A former city councilman, safety coordinator, and key organizer of the annual Peanut Festival, Jim's legacy of service and dedication to Brooklet will be honored at a Celebration of Life on March 13.