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Did you know the Statesboro Family YMCA has a licensed after school program? The Y provides homework help, snacks, fun activities, and more. A registration link and additional program information are included in the article.

The Bulloch County Board of Education tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 16.07%. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the Bulloch County Board of Education on August 10 and 17.

Teachers can get up to 10 free books each on Saturday, August 5, at any Goodwill Southeast Georgia location! Teachers will also receive 10% off any purchase that day.

The goal of the course is to provide techniques and tips for all stages of parenting, as well as to create a community of support for families.

After serving as WTOC's bureau chief for 27 years, Dal Cannady is stepping away to become Bulloch County's communications director. Cannady's final day with the news agency will be Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

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Commissioners voted to defer the hotley opposed rezone request by R&H Development of 60 acres of land at Shuman Road and Old River Road to allow for the residential development. Read to story for all business covered by the Commissioners at Tuesday nights meeting.

Fostering Bulloch’s 7th Mile Farm recently hosted its "Camp7" and Royal Family KIDS (RFK) Camp for children in the Foster Care System. Royal Family Kids Camp provided an unforgettable experience where children discovered their worth and found hope through a Bible-based curriculum. Grice Connect followed up on each Camp7 and RFK experience with a recap and shared sentiments from its camp staff.

Vogtle Unit 3 is the first newly-constructed nuclear unit in the U.S. in over 30 years and can power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses. Once all four units are online, the Plant Vogtle site will be the largest generator of clean energy in the nation and support continued growth in Georgia as more industries, businesses, and families come to the state.

Two Statesboro residents have been arrested in Candler County on charges of neglect and exploitation of a disabled adult/elderly person. The GBI is leading the investigation.