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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce brought its Georgia 2050 initiative to Statesboro on Tuesday, June 3, highlighting long-term challenges and opportunities tied to population growth, workforce development, and healthcare access. Chamber President Chris Clark and Georgia Southern faculty emphasized the need for regional planning, stronger community infrastructure, and preparing the next generation for a rapidly changing economy.

Georgia Southern University has received an $87,000 grant from the Rockin' Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation to launch a groundbreaking study on using electrical stimulation to improve cognitive and physical health in adults at risk for dementia.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded its largest-ever contract to widen and improve a 10-mile stretch of I-95 from the Savannah River to US 278, aiming to reduce congestion and enhance safety along this vital interstate corridor.

Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue have announced the rollout of one-time surplus tax refunds for eligible Georgians, made possible by House Bill 112 and the state’s strong economic performance.

Westwood Nursing and Rehab Center marked National Nursing Home Week from May 12–16 with a week full of themed celebrations honoring its dedicated staff and cherished residents.

Bulloch County Commissioners voted 4-3 to deny a rezoning request for a 59-home subdivision on Highway 119 Connector, siding with a packed room of citizens who raised concerns about traffic safety, emergency services, and school overcrowding. The decision marked a rare rejection of a staff-backed application and underscored growing tensions over rural growth and development.

Interested in learning more about our community and developing your leadership skills at the same time? Apply now for the next round of Leadership Bulloch with the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. The deadline is June 6.

The Statesboro City Council promoted Justin Williams to Planning and Development Director and Matt Aycock to Public Utilities Director during a June 3 meeting that also featured a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget. Councilmembers discussed infrastructure needs, community growth, and announced a June 4 vigil for two local children lost in recent tragedies.

Don't miss out on your chance to ride in style this summer with a 2025 Evolution Forester golf cart! Tickets for a chance to win are just $10 and benefit Ogeechee Area Hospice patients and families. The drawing is Saturday, and you do NOT have to be present to win. Purchase tickets at multiple locations in Statesboro and Metter or by calling 912-764-8441.

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