Local Government

On June 19, 2025, the Brooklet City Council meeting covered a variety of topics, including the approval of the city's budget, infrastructure improvements, and the discussion of a memorial for Emily Grace Mayo.

When a man's life hung in the balance after a serious car accident, a quick-thinking team of Statesboro Police officers and an off-duty paramedic sprang into action, earning them well-deserved Life Saving Awards.

The Statesboro City Council adopted the FY2026 budget, approved a $4.8 million contract for Fire Station 3, and finalized several annual service agreements funded by Hotel/Motel tax proceeds during its June 17 meeting. The Council also recognized three public safety personnel with Life Saving Awards and heard updates from the city manager on annexation disputes, public safety transitions, and economic development initiatives.

The Bulloch County Commission approved a new recreation site in Register, advanced pre-disaster debris contracts, and received updates on FEMA reimbursement efforts during its June 17 meeting. Officials also highlighted public safety expansions, infrastructure progress, and Statesboro’s selection as a finalist for the All-America City Award.

Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones to serve on several influential state committees and commissions focused on education, agriculture, and stewardship of Georgia’s resources.

The Bulloch County Board of Education met for their regular meeting on June 12, 2025, to review key updates presented in the superintendent’s report, including a prestigious finance award, progress at the Transition Learning Center, and important revisions to the student code of conduct. The board also approved several new business items during the meeting, including software renewals, technology purchases, and updated employee leave policies.

After years of stalled efforts, Georgia lawmakers are finally revisiting the idea of raising the state’s cigarette tax—currently one of the lowest in the nation—amid renewed urgency driven by federal funding cuts and mounting public health costs.

Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has announced that his Washington, D.C. office is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Internship Program, offering college students and young professionals a firsthand look at the legislative process from August through December. Applications are due by July 7.

A new initiative by Georgia Power has chosen Statesboro, Georgia, as its pilot community, awarding the city the 'Retail Ready' designation and setting the stage for an influx of new retail opportunities.

State legislators convened in Gainesville to hear that rural Georgia faces a cancer care emergency, as small providers struggle with insurer reimbursement, rising expenses, and transportation hurdles, leaving many patients without timely screening or treatment.