Local News

The String Camerata will perform a concert at First Presbyterian on Saturday afternoon before embarking on an exciting summer tour of Germany.

Congratulations to these Spring 2024 UGA graduates from the Statesboro area!

The Statesboro Police Department has provided an update on several recent aggravated assault cases as investigations unfold. Arrests have been made in the shootings at Copper Beech and The Vault.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is recognizing May 5-11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

First place winner Saniyah Newton's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Other finalists will have their work displayed in one of Congressman Allen's district offices.

The budget provides 4% cost-of-living raises for most state and university system employees, with an additional $3,000 for workers in state agencies suffering high turnover rates, including law enforcement officers and welfare workers. Teachers will get a pay raise of $2,500, bringing the total to $9,500 since Kemp took office in 2019.

The Statesboro Police Department is investigating after an individual in possession of suspected fentanyl was the victim of a non-fatal shooting last night in the area of Eagle Court Apartments on Lanier Drive. One officer was exposed to the effects of the suspected fentanyl while rendering aid.

Excelsior EMC will hold its 86th Annual Meeting of Members at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex on Friday, May 10, 2024. The meeting will feature a business update along with the election of directors, employee service awards, door prizes, and an ice cream social.

Statesboro's newest Chick-fil-A near Publix, located at 333 Tormenta Way, is now open. Check out the new features including a mobile order priority drive through lane. It is the fastest way to get more chicken!

The fund was created by a local philanthropist in memory of Professor Kelly Berry and will be used to help children from low-income families attend art camps at the Averitt Center this summer.