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The Bulloch County Board of Education voted to raise the millage rate to 10.4 mills after three public hearings where residents voiced sharply divided opinions on the proposal. Supporters said the increase was needed to protect teachers, programs, and students, while opponents argued it would overburden taxpayers already struggling with rising property values.

Southeast Bulloch High School was the scene of a moving prayer service Thursday evening, as nearly 500 people gathered to remember Anna Rountree and her mother, Azure, who tragically passed away earlier this week.

Bulloch County held its second public hearing on proposed tax increases, with residents expressing mixed reactions. While some supported the current approach, others voiced concerns about the financial burden and suggested alternative solutions.

Grice Connect will provide a daily list of qualifiers for the November Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal, and Register municipal elections.

Following a dominant start to the high school football season, Bulloch County's Statesboro Blue Devils and Bulloch Academy Gators are set to carry their momentum into Week 2.

International Paper announced Thursday it will close two pulp and paper mills in Coastal Georgia, a move that will result in approximately 1,100 employees losing their jobs. The closures, impacting mills in Savannah and Riceboro, are scheduled to occur by the end of next month, signaling a significant blow to the region's economy.

Months of scrutiny surrounding the Bulloch County Public Works Department have come to an end, as a state investigation into financial irregularities, particularly concerning disaster cleanup contracts, has closed without any criminal charges filed.

The Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) is inviting photographers to submit their best work for its annual photo contest, offering a chance to showcase the beauty of the Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers watershed.