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Second bomb threat at Briggs & Stratton under investigation

Second bomb threat at Briggs & Stratton under investigation

For the second time in four months, the Briggs & Stratton plant in Statesboro was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Law enforcement confirmed the area is now safe and no explosive device was found.
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Ogeechee Technical College's Paramedicine Program named 2025 Healthcare Partner of the Year

Ogeechee Technical College's Paramedicine Program named 2025 Healthcare Partner of the Year

Ogeechee Technical College’s Paramedicine Program was named Healthcare Partner of the Year 2025 at this year’s State of Healthcare summit. The event, hosted by the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber and presented by East Georgia Regional Medical Center, highlighted innovation, workforce development, and community collaboration in local healthcare.
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Huey's New Orleans Cuisine cuts ribbon in Statesboro

Huey's New Orleans Cuisine cuts ribbon in Statesboro

Huey’s on Main celebrated its ribbon cutting, marking the official arrival of New Orleans flavor to downtown Statesboro. Co-owner Bob Isaacson reflected on the restaurant’s decades-long journey, calling the project a “labor of love” made possible by family, student staff, and a passionate local team.
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Brooklet City Council swears in new police chief

Brooklet City Council swears in new police chief

At the March 20, 2025 Brooklet City Council meeting, Mayor Gwinnett swore in Police Chief Michelle Reolegio and full-time officer Hadrian Wolff, while the Council approved the city’s health insurance renewal and addressed resident concerns about speeding on South Cromley Road.
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From pause to progress: ribbon cutting celebrates Hartford’s revival

From pause to progress: ribbon cutting celebrates Hartford’s revival

City leaders, developers, and residents gathered for the official ribbon cutting of Hartford, a newly completed rental housing community on Hartford Road in Statesboro. Once a long-stalled project, Hartford now offers townhomes and single-family homes for rent in a vibrant, gated neighborhood.
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Optim Medical Center-Tattnall County celebrates ribbon cutting for new lobby and patient wing

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall County celebrates ribbon cutting for new lobby and patient wing

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded lobby, patient wing, and two advanced operating rooms with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 13. The upgrades enhance patient comfort, improve surgical capabilities, and reaffirm the hospital’s commitment to high-quality healthcare in the community.
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Statesboro Shrine Club looking to expand local presence while supporting children's healthcare

Statesboro Shrine Club looking to expand local presence while supporting children's healthcare

The Statesboro Shrine Club, a local branch of the Shriners organization, is working to grow its presence in Bulloch County while raising funds for the Shriners Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. Through events like paper sales, boiled peanut fundraisers at the fair, and parade participation, the club supports children's medical care and aims to become a well-known part of the community.
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Bulloch EMS holds open house for its "well needed" expansion on West Grady Street

Bulloch EMS holds open house for its "well needed" expansion on West Grady Street

Bulloch County EMS expanded its West Grady Street station by 2,100 square feet, adding a dedicated training room, six individual bedrooms, and upgraded equipment to improve emergency response capabilities. The expansion addresses overcrowding issues and enhances staff preparedness, ensuring better service for the growing community.
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Brooklet mourns the loss of community leader Jim Stanoff

Brooklet mourns the loss of community leader Jim Stanoff

Brooklet is mourning the loss of Richard James “Jim” Stanoff, a longtime community leader who passed away on March 9, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer. A former city councilman, safety coordinator, and key organizer of the annual Peanut Festival, Jim's legacy of service and dedication to Brooklet will be honored at a Celebration of Life on March 13.
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GBI Investigating Financial Discrepancies in Bulloch County Public Works Contracts

GBI Investigating Financial Discrepancies in Bulloch County Public Works Contracts

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating financial discrepancies within the Bulloch County Public Works Department, focusing on no-bid contracts, invoicing practices, and emergency spending related to disaster cleanup.
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