Local Government

The City of Brooklet has secured a majority of funding for its long-awaited sewer project, with an increased grant award of $5,134,100 from the State of Georgia. This transformative investment will address long-standing wastewater challenges, paving the way for growth and revitalization in the community.

Bulloch Commissioners were presented a detailed plan for a Groundwater Sustainability Program aimed at mitigating potential impacts from large-scale groundwater pumping in Bryan and Bulloch Counties. Their comprehensive strategy includes both short-term and long-term mitigation efforts to ensure the continued availability of water for local residents, particularly those relying on wells within the affected areas.

Voters elected Tangie Johnson to represent District 1 on the Statesboro City Council during this Novembers election, and she was officially sworn in during Tuesday nights meeting. Additionally, one citizen and three officers were recognized for their life saving response to an emergency this past September. This and more at the November 19, 2024 regular session Statesboro City Council meeting.

During the November 19, 2024, meeting, the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners approved plans for the March 2025 SPLOST referendum, outlining key projects such as jail expansion and a regional landfill. The Board also reviewed an updated $48 million transportation plan and discussed a new Well Mitigation Program aimed at ensuring sustainable water access in the county.

Citizens will have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the drafts of the Comprehensive Plan with the council at four separate work sessions and during a 40-day public comment period in April of next year.

Bulloch County Representative Jon Burns has been nominated by the House Republican Caucus to serve a second term as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Burns, who represents District 159, will continue leading the state’s legislative body alongside other re-elected and newly appointed caucus leaders for the 2025-2026 term.

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has recognized Bulloch County, Georgia, with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, honoring the county's commitment to excellence in governmental budgeting and financial transparency.

Bulloch County commissioners tackled a packed agenda this week, celebrating community achievements, addressing flood recovery efforts, and debating several controversial zoning proposals. The meeting highlighted the county’s balancing act between accommodating growth and preserving the rural character cherished by residents.

The school board held the regular meeting on November 7, 2024, hearing a presentation from Julia P. Bryant Elementary faculty and reviewing business to be placed on the table for the next meeting.

The City of Statesboro will host a public meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to present and gather feedback on the proposed improvements for the West Main Street streetscape project, which includes enhancements such as decorative streetlights, benches, landscaping, and traffic upgrades.