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Portal’s New Community Park: A space for fun, fitness, and family

Portal’s New Community Park: A space for fun, fitness, and family

Plans for a new community park off Clarke Street in Portal will bring sports fields, playgrounds, and gathering spaces—plus future opportunities for afterschool and summer programs.
Have a plan for outdoor adventures? Plan to be BearWise® too!

Have a plan for outdoor adventures? Plan to be BearWise® too!

As summer outdoor activities ramp up, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is urging adventurers to be BearWise and take simple steps to safely coexist with the state’s black bear populations.
Save the Date: Jaycees Nite Out swings back into town to benefit Fixing the Boro

Save the Date: Jaycees Nite Out swings back into town to benefit Fixing the Boro

Get ready to swing into good vibes—Statesboro Jaycees are bringing the 'par-tee' (and the putters) with their annual Jaycees Nite Out on August 2, and this year it’s all about golf, good times, and giving back to Fixing the Boro.
Elevation Men’s Clinic: Revolutionizing Men’s Health in the Community

Elevation Men’s Clinic: Revolutionizing Men’s Health in the Community

In a world where 60% of men avoid regular medical visits, Karen Brazell saw an opportunity to make a difference. Recognizing the need for a dedicated space that prioritizes men’s health, she founded Elevation Men’s Clinic, a health and wellness center addressing unique needs of men in a patient-focused environment.
BOE highlights financial award, TLC, and Code of Conduct Changes

BOE highlights financial award, TLC, and Code of Conduct Changes

The Bulloch County Board of Education met for their regular meeting on June 12, 2025, to review key updates presented in the superintendent’s report, including a prestigious finance award, progress at the Transition Learning Center, and important revisions to the student code of conduct. The board also approved several new business items during the meeting, including software renewals, technology purchases, and updated employee leave policies.
Good Morning, Bulloch!

Good Morning, Bulloch!

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Georgia Southern engineering students present research findings at annual Symposium Poster Competition

Georgia Southern engineering students present research findings at annual Symposium Poster Competition

More than 150 student-led teams showcased innovative research projects at Georgia Southern University’s 2025 Research Symposium Poster Competition, hosted by the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing.
Bulloch's Melanie Burgos is a Georgia Farm Bureau Bookmark Contest district winner

Bulloch's Melanie Burgos is a Georgia Farm Bureau Bookmark Contest district winner

Melanie Burgos, an eighth-grade student from Bulloch County, has been named a district winner in the 2025 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark Contest.
Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects

Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange.
Unusual odd-year primaries on tap for Georgia PSC

Unusual odd-year primaries on tap for Georgia PSC

Georgia voters are headed back to the polls this Tuesday in a rare off-year election to decide key seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.