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Early voting begins on Monday, February 24th allowing Bulloch County voters to decide on whether to renew the 1% SPLOST, which is projected to generate $138 million over six years for infrastructure, public safety, and municipal projects. The penny sales tax continuation will fund key projects like the $51 million jail expansion and $9.6 million landfill project, with remaining funds distributed based on population.

The Portal Panthers Varsity Girls Basketball team faced off with the Bryan County Redskins in the Region 3ADII tournament. The Lady Panthers fell 44-24.

If you applied for FEMA assistance due to Hurricane Helene, you will receive a determination letter outlining your grant amount or explaining why your application is currently “not approved” and how you can address any issues.

Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Josh Lamb as the new director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), following the departure of former director Chris Stallings.

As respiratory virus season peaks, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District urges residents to stay protected through vaccination and preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Mayor Jonathan McCollar will deliver the 2025 State of the City address on February 25, outlining Statesboro’s recent achievements and future vision as the city experiences historic growth and transformation.

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Local chefs from the Statesboro community made pots of soup to support the Statesboro Food Bank in their SOUPer Bowl fundraiser.

The Statesboro Jaycees gathered on February 8 to celebrate their past year in accomplishments, present awards to outstanding members, and swear in a new slate of officers.

Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will implement lane closures from February 17 to February 22 as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects to widen I-16 and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange.