Ainslie Smith

Following its soft opening on August 4, the family-owned and operated Antoinette Cafe and Kitchen will welcome the community for a grand opening celebration on September 6. The owners of the West Main Street restaurant say they have roots in soulful cooking and a heart for serving the community.

​After months of discussion and three public hearings, the Bulloch County Board of Education set the millage rate at 7.932 mills, meaning $7.932 in tax is levied for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

A large crowd of attendees at tonight's Statesboro City Council meeting exited the council chambers after the council decided to table agenda item 8, the public hearing about Blue Fern Management's request to annex 714 acres of property for the development of a mixed-use subdivision on Burkhalter Road.

Brooklet City Council met on Thursday, August 15, covering topics including Cromley Road, Winnie Brook Subdivision, water and sewer, rezoning, and more. The Council approved a moratorium on new zoning and annexation applications through December of 2024.

The Georgia EPD returned to the Southeast Bulloch High School to hold a public meeting and hearing about applications from Bryan and Bulloch County to drill four new wells inside of Bulloch County, to supply the Hyundai Metaplant with maximum of 6.625 million gallons of water per day. Special conditions of the permits required a mitigation fund to be established that would pay for wells that are negatively impacted by the water withdraw to be lowered or re-drilled.

Grice Connect visited the emergency responders stationed at Ogeechee Technical College since August 5, 2024, who have worked tirelessly to aid the management of resources and rescues during Tropical Storm Debby. As of Wednesday night, no resource requests have been received by the center, and the response teams hailing from across the state are now getting ready to head home.

Statesboro City Council approved a resolution calling for a Special Election to fill the unexpired term of the vacant District One council seat, previously held by Phil Boyum. Read about this and all business covered during Tuesday's council meeting.

Boro the Hatchet, at 19 E Vine St. in downtown Statesboro, is holding its grand opening this week, complete with giveaways from some of your favorite local businesses.

Join us in encouraging our students to succeed this year by checking out some of the tips and important updates that the Superintendent of Bulloch County Schools shared during the first day back to school!

Esther's Place is hosting their annual Barn Dance and Dinner fundraiser on August 17 to benefit the women who receive support through their ministries. Purchase a ticket now, which includes dinner and access to the raffle and auction, for just $20.