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Commissioners searching for options to fund $7.8 million deficit for FY26

Commissioners searching for options to fund $7.8 million deficit for FY26

Bulloch County Commissioners held a detailed budget work session Thursday to address a projected $7.8 million deficit in the FY 2026 budget, weighing options including partial or no millage rate rollback and use of fund balance reserves. CFO Kristie King, along with Public Works and Recreation leaders, outlined the operational and service-level consequences of proposed 10% cuts, while emphasizing the need for realistic, long-term revenue planning.
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Kiwanis Club’s Youth Livestock Program kicks off for 2025 season

Kiwanis Club’s Youth Livestock Program kicks off for 2025 season

The 2025 Kiwanis Livestock Project launched with the distribution of animals to local youth who will raise and show them during this year’s Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, set for October 13–18. Participants will showcase pigs, goats, lambs, and cows while gaining hands-on experience in animal care and agricultural responsibility.
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Four local students awarded $2,000 scholarships at Bulloch Retired Educators Association luncheon

Four local students awarded $2,000 scholarships at Bulloch Retired Educators Association luncheon

The Bulloch Retired Educators Scholarship Foundation presented Katie Gardner, Makayla Jones, Carolyne Petkewich, and Valery Manville with their scholarships on Tuesday. These Bulloch County students all have plans to major in education when they begin college this fall.
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Brooklet plans sewer incentive program, ordinance update

Brooklet plans sewer incentive program, ordinance update

Brooklet leaders are developing a new incentive program to help residents connect to the city’s expanding sewer system by offering a $7,500 equipment credit and financing options for the $9,000 tap fee. The proposed plan focuses on cost-sharing, ordinance revisions, and a five-year window to encourage early participation, especially in areas without gravity access.
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Statesboro’s FY26 budget covers fire fund gap without tax hike

Statesboro’s FY26 budget covers fire fund gap without tax hike

Statesboro’s proposed FY2026 budget uses internal loans to fill a $2.3 million gap in the city’s fire fund without raising property taxes. City Manager Charles Penny said the budget remains balanced, with strong reserves and continued investment in staffing, infrastructure, and essential services.
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Quick action by Statesboro Firefighters, including newly commissioned Truck One, prevents major apartment fire

Quick action by Statesboro Firefighters, including newly commissioned Truck One, prevents major apartment fire

A fast response from the Statesboro Fire Department, bolstered by their recently commissioned Truck One, prevented a significant apartment fire at the Copper Beech complex on Sunday evening.
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'If you call, we're coming': Bulloch Fire Training Chief Mitch Sikes reassures community with County Fire update

'If you call, we're coming': Bulloch Fire Training Chief Mitch Sikes reassures community with County Fire update

At the May 8 Kiwanis Club meeting, Bulloch County Fire Training Chief Mitch Sikes provided an in-depth update on the department’s expansion, staffing efforts, and the county’s upcoming transition to reclaim fire service in the Statesboro-area district. Sikes addressed concerns about insurance ratings, infrastructure planning, and intergovernmental cooperation, assuring residents that service will remain uninterrupted: “If you call, we’re coming.”
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Mayor McCollar addresses misinformation about homeless shelter in Statesboro

Mayor McCollar addresses misinformation about homeless shelter in Statesboro

Mayor Jonathan McCollar clarified during the City Council meeting that the City of Statesboro has no plans to build a homeless shelter downtown, pushing back on misinformation surrounding the purpose of a newly formed ad hoc committee. The committee, created to study housing instability and transitional homelessness, will assess local needs and recommend solutions, not propose immediate infrastructure projects.
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Helping a Hero: Volunteers give back to local Korean War veteran

Helping a Hero: Volunteers give back to local Korean War veteran

On a recent Saturday morning, the American Legion, Student Veterans of America, Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and members of Georgia Southern University Police volunteered time to do yard work and home maintenance for Danny Duncan, a local Korean War era veteran.
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Together for Wellness: Council backs mental health awareness and resources

Together for Wellness: Council backs mental health awareness and resources

The Statesboro City Council recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month following a presentation by Pineland Behavioral Health outlining the region’s high suicide rates and mental health challenges. Officials urged residents to reduce stigma, seek help, and support community resources like the 988 lifeline and local counseling services.
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