Local Government

The City of Brooklet will hold two public hearings in June to gather community input on its proposed FY2026 budget. Residents can review the budget starting May 30 and provide feedback during hearings scheduled for June 5 and June 19 at City Hall.

The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire is thanking Georgia lawmakers, including Governor Brian Kemp, for passing legislation that guarantees tuition grants for the families of public safety workers and educators killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

The Statesboro City Council honored retiring department heads Steve Hotchkiss and Kathy Field during a packed May 20 meeting that also featured strong FY2024 financial results and multiple housing-related approvals. Council also accepted new infrastructure, announced a $1.3 million CHIP grant, and appointed six members to the Youth Commission.

State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) was recently honored at the third annual Greater Georgia Legislative Awards Ceremony for his work supporting policies that strengthen Georgia’s families, communities, and economy.

Bulloch County Commissioners voted to approve a 20-year revenue bond to fund the jail expansion project, opting for long-term flexibility despite concerns about rising costs and taxpayer burden. The decision capped a meeting that also included discussions on fire district consolidation, road acceptance policy, storm debris savings, and critical infrastructure updates.

House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has announced appointments to the Georgia House of Representatives’ 2025 study committees. Statesboro's Dr. Angela Gerguis has been appointed as a non-legislative member of the House Study Committee on Improving Access to Internal Medicine in Underserved Areas.

Georgia has enacted tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking under a new law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, aiming to curb the spread of the deadly drug that continues to claim young lives across the state.

The city of Brooklet held a Work Session and City Council Meeting held on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Work Session, which began at 6:30pm, and the City Council Meeting, immediately following at 7:00pm, covered topics ranging from development proposals to zoning and water policies.

Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 192 into law, officially establishing the Georgia MATCH program to simplify college admissions and strengthen the state's workforce.

The City of Statesboro is continuing its community-driven effort to update its Strategic Plan with a second stakeholder meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. at Statesboro First United Methodist Church.