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The Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets took on Liberty County in a thrilling matchup that showcased the Yellow Jacket's determination. With explosive plays from Colby Smith and key defensive stops by Michael Dixon, the Yellow Jackets secured a memorable win, marking Zito’s 100th career victory.

At the October 15 City Council meeting, Police Chief Mike Broadhead revealed concerning statistics on stolen firearms, highlighting a growing issue with juveniles involved in auto break-ins. The council also recognized the Statesboro Food Bank’s 37th anniversary and declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honoring local organizations for their service to the community.

Dadrian “Dee” Cosby has been appointed as the new Director of Bulloch County Recreation and Parks, while Tony Morgan steps into the role of Assistant Director. Both men bring over two decades of experience with the department, and they’re ready to continue building on the strong legacy of community engagement and leadership.

Bulloch County Commissioners focused on community resilience during their latest meeting, discussing storm recovery efforts, increased demand at the local food bank, and the upcoming Red Ribbon Week. The food bank, which has served over 15,000 meals in the past three months, continues to provide vital support to families impacted by recent storms

What could be better than enjoying delicious fair fare while supporting great local causes?! The Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair offers visitors the chance to eat well while benefiting groups from 4-H to the Statesboro High Marching Band.

The Bulloch County Board of Education met on October 10 to address the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive damage to school facilities and disrupted the academic calendar. With 11 instructional days lost, the board outlined plans to repair physical damages and adjust curriculum pacing to ensure students still meet key educational standards.

Mike Crews has put together a complete schedule of all college football games this coming week. You will find the date of the game, game start times, and where to watch the game. He has included links to listen live the GS, BA, SEB and SHS games live as well. As a bonus he has included NFL games as well. Here's to another great weekend of football!

The South Georgia Tormenta FC club is approaching its final home game of the season after 2-2 draw with Richmond Kickers at home.

Candidates for City and County contested positions are invited to talk about issues on the Nov. 5 ballot.

A tragic early morning house fire on North Main Street claimed the life of lifelong Statesboro resident. Despite efforts by first responders, she succumbed to her injuries at East Georgia Regional Medical Center around noon on Tuesday.