GBI arrests former Ogeechee Circuit District Attorney’s Office chief investigator
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Monday the former chief Investigator for the Ogeechee Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
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Gas prices continue to rise across Georgia, nation
Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices continue to drive gasoline costs higher amid ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
Kemp touts data centers, calls AI 'scary' but essential
Gov. Brian Kemp weighed in on the rush to develop artificial intelligence, calling the technology "scary" while also welcoming data centers to Georgia and criticizing others who would pause their development.
Okefenokee earns World Heritage site status
ATLANTA — Fresh off the world stage with the departure of FIFA World Cup fans, Georgia is back in the limelight with the listing of the Okefenokee Swamp as an international treasure.
Feed the Boro serves its four millionth meal Saturday
Feed the Boro hit the four million meals mark during its monthly food drop at Statesboro High School — less than one year after distributing its three millionth meal — on Saturday, July 25.
Kathy Bradley - Thoughts for living a summer
The summer solstice was a month ago. The berry section of the produce aisle is being crowded out by grapes. Going into Walmart for paper towels or batteries requires running the gauntlet of school supply end...
50 new GS students BUILD volunteer ties across Statesboro
For four days this week, 50 incoming Georgia Southern University first-year students who enlisted in the BUILD program divided into smaller teams and did volunteer work at various nonprofit sites, from campu...
Annual SHE Women’s Expo set for Aug. 15
An educational and fun event promises prizes and lots of information to help shape a healthy lifestyle during the eighth SHE Women’s Expo on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Statesboro native taking over as voice of UGA football
Veteran radio personality and Statesboro native Jeff Dantzler, who has called a number of University of Georgia sports over the years, will be the voice of the Bulldog football broadcasts every Saturday.
Hundreds Pack OpenAI Data Center Meeting in Effingham
RINCON, Ga. – More than 500 people packed an OpenAI public meeting Thursday night as residents demanded answers about a proposed 1,400-acre data center campus, while hundreds more protested outside over co...
Bulloch County's high schools set dates for 2027 graduations
Bulloch County Schools' high school principals set the dates this week for 2027 commencement ceremonies at their schools.
Bulloch BOE proposes tax rate rollback to fully counter inflation
By a 5-0 vote Thursday evening, the Bulloch County Board of Education is proposing a property tax millage that represents a full rollback to offset annual inflation in assessed values.
Secrets of a Revolutionary War artifact
Gretsch Collection Curator Matthew Hill, Ph.D., is accustomed to handling, researching and presenting iconic guitars and drums from the Fred and Dinah Gretsch Collection of Musical Instruments, offering insi...
County looking to speed up dirt road paving with policy changes
County Engineer Ron Nelson, after collecting facts for an update of Bulloch County's policies for road and bridge projects, noted Tuesday that some dirt roads here have been in a petition and right of way ac...
Bulloch County Schools to hold open houses Thursday, July 30
Bulloch County Schools will hold an Open House at all district school campuses on Thursday, July 30, prior to the first day of classes for the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 3.
OpenAI Plans $20B Data Center in Effingham County
RINCON, Ga. — OpenAI plans to build a $20 billion, 1,400-acre data center campus in Effingham County, a project county leaders say could eliminate county homestead property taxes, create up to 1,000 perman...
Yarbrough - Could BBQ bridge the divide?
Is there any way we can bridge the political, cultural and social abyss in which we find ourselves today? How about a plate of baby-back ribs, pulled pork slathered in Kinder's Original Barbecue Sauce, a sli...
Monarchs making way through Boro on annual trek to Mexico
Dogs days of summer are upon us! Silent visitors wing their way through the Boro skies. Fluttering orange and black, regal Monarch butterflies pause here on their annual trek to Mexico.
Bulloch County scrubbing data center, crypto possibilities from zoning regs
Following a May directive from the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, county staff members – and now also the Planning and Zoning Commission – have proposed an amendment to remove all permissive refe...
Georgia Southern University President's List
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,420 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2026 President's List.
Statesboro High names interim boys head basketball coach
In a release from the Bulloch County Schools System Friday afternoon, Statesboro High School announced the appointment of Courtnei Houston as its interim boy’s head basketball coach for the 2026-2027 season.
Feed the Boro to hit major milestone July 25
Less than one year after distributing its three-millionth meal, Feed the Boro is poised to pass the four million meals served milestone at its next community food distribution set for Saturday, July 25 begin...
GBI raids Yurezz office in Baxley
Yurezz Home Center, which operated a recently-closed lot in Statesboro, came under more fire Thursday when the Georgia Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at the Yurezz headquarters in Baxley i...
Bulloch County staff scrubbing data center, crypto mining possibilities from zoning regs
Bulloch County Planning and Development staff, following a May directive from the Board of Commissioners, now proposes to remove all possibly permissive references to data centers, as well as regulations all...