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Guido Gardens Nights of Lights December 10th through 26th

Dr. Michael Guido always loved to say that "Everything is better in Metter, Georgia." That is certainly true when it comes to the Guido Gardens and their annual Nights of Lights.

Dec 10, 2021 6:57 AM Read more >

JonPaul Gonzalez Former Tormenta FC Academy Player Dies in Car Crash | Tormenta FC and IBIS Foundation Establishes Scholarship

JonPaul Gonzalez, 19, a Bluffton, South Carolina native, passed away in a tragic car crash Saturday, December 4, 2021. JP was a member of the Tormenta FC Academy for a decade, and his family has been heavily involved with the club since its founding.

Dec 9, 2021 8:02 PM Read more >

Third case of COVID-19 variant "Omicron" detected in Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the Omicron variant in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history. The individual has mild COVID symptoms and is isolating at home.

Dec 9, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

EGSC Fall Commencement set for Saturday, December 11

East Georgia State College will hold its Fall Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 11 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held in the Gymnasium in Swainsboro. Friends and family of the graduates are welcome to attend the event.

Dec 9, 2021 6:59 AM Read more >

The Jumping Place Skydive Center Pilot Killed in Plane Crash

Catherine (Cathy) Kloess, 61, owner and operator of The Jumping Place Skydive Center in Statesboro, has been identified by Bulloch County Coroner Jake Futch. She was the pilot killed in the Tuesday, December 7, 2021 plane crash in Bulloch County. Ms.

Dec 8, 2021 1:24 PM Read more >

Local Dentists and Oral Surgeons Team up for a Gift of Dentistry

A Gift of Dentistry is coordinated by Dr. Richard Marz owner of Premier Dental Wellness . One of the greatest needs in our community is low cost dental options.

Dec 8, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

Your last day to ship holiday packages may arrive sooner than expected

The U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS have all released their deadlines for holiday packages and cards to arrive by December 25 — telling customers to mail their holiday packages earlier rather than later.

Dec 8, 2021 10:26 AM Read more >

Apartment Damaged in Market 100 Apartment Fire

Statesboro and Bulloch Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Market 100 apartments located at 100 Bermuda Run adjacent to EGRMC at 11 PM on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Dec 8, 2021 9:07 AM Read more >

Fatal Small Plane Crash in Bulloch County Tuesday Night

At 9:27 pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Bulloch County 911 dispatched Bulloch Sheriff, Bulloch EMS and Statesboro Fire Department to investigate a small plane crash near Mill Creek Park.

Dec 7, 2021 10:32 PM Read more >

Austin, Evans, and Scott appointed to OTC Foundation Board

Ogeechee Technical College Foundation announces the appointment of Ken Austin, Lagina Evans, and John Scott to local foundation board of trustees.

Dec 7, 2021 7:02 PM Read more >