Local Government

Bulloch County held its swearing-in ceremony on December 30, 2024, for newly elected and returning officials. Leaders pledged to serve the community and tackle key local issues. Chairman of the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, Seat 2A and Seat 2C, Bulloch County Sheriff, District Attorney for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, Bulloch County Coroner and more were named.

In a ceremony that brought together family, friends, and colleagues, Matt Hube was officially sworn in as the newest Superior Court judge for the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Judge F. Gates Peed, whom Hube is succeeding, officiated the event.

The City of Statesboro's is working on streetscape plans to improve West Main Street in downtown Statesboro. You can review the plans in the story.

Bulloch County held an initial swearing-in ceremony on December 20, where Probate Judge Lorna DeLoach, Superior Court Judges Lovett Bennett Jr. and Michael T. Muldrew, and Solicitor General Catherine Findley were reappointed. The main ceremony for all newly elected and re-elected officials is scheduled for December 30 at 10 a.m. in the historic Bulloch County Courthouse.

Brooklet officials met with residents on December 12, 2024, to discuss a major sewer upgrade set to begin in January. The project aims to improve sewer infrastructure while minimizing disruptions to the community during construction.

The Statesboro City Council approved the purchase of land for Fire Station #3, aiming to ease overcrowding and improve response times. They also shuffled $950,000 in ARPA funds to support housing rehab and the Statesboro Food Bank, with another $180,000 thrown in to finally get the food bank’s new building across the finish line.

Bulloch County honored the retirement of Commission Chair Roy Thompson, Commissioner Curt Deal, and Commissioner Jappy Stringer at a reception filled with gratitude and reflection. Colleagues, family, and community members gathered to celebrate their years of dedicated service and lasting contributions to the county.

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners meeting focused heavily on storm debris cleanup funding, phase II of the Workforce Development Study, and saying farewell to Chairman Roy Thompson, Commissioner Jappy Stringer and former Commissioner Curt Deal. Several people wished them the best, and most importantly thanked their wives for their sacrifices.

The Bulloch Board of Education held their last regular meeting of 2024 on Thursday December 12, following the signing ceremony of the new cohort of REACH Scholars.

In a nearly four-hour meeting, Bulloch County Commissioners tackled big decisions, including the termination of the five mile fire services agreement with the City of Statesboro. The Home Builders Association's proposed changes to subdivision regulations also took center stage, with discussions emphasizing the balance between public safety and the need for affordable housing.