Blake Williams

The Bulloch County Management Development Program (MDP), a partnership with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government, celebrated its second cohort of graduates. This prestigious program is designed to enhance leadership skills and foster professional growth among Bulloch County employees, ensuring a strong foundation for the county's future.

Statesboro High School (SHS) proudly highlighted its achievements and progress during the 2023-2024 school year at a presentation on November 21. The school celebrated improvements in academic performance, graduation rates, and school culture while addressing ongoing challenges with data driven strategies.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it comes the challenge of cooking the perfect turkey. Luckily, the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is here to help, offering expert advice via 1-800-BUTTERBALL or texting 844-877-3456 to save your holiday dinner.

Benjy Thompson, CEO of the Development Authority of Bulloch County, shared an in-depth look at the region’s booming industrial growth during the November 14th Statesboro Kiwanis meeting. With humor and transparency, Thompson tackled topics like workforce challenges, property taxes, and the long-term impacts of major projects like Hyundai and its suppliers.

The City of Statesboro presented draft plans for the West Main Streetscape Improvement Project, focusing on beautification, accessibility, and infrastructure upgrades for West Main. The project aims to enhance downtown with features like decorative lighting, landscaping, improved sidewalks, and drainage upgrades while addressing community concerns about parking and construction impacts.

If you're planning to skip the cooking (and the cleanup!) this Thanksgiving, we've got you covered. Here's a roundup of a few places in and around Statesboro where you can grab a meal, or stock up on those last-minute groceries on Thanksgiving Day.

The holiday season is here, and Wiggins Tree Farm is back to bring Christmas cheer to Bulloch County! Since 1983, Robert and Anita Wiggins have welcomed families to their farm on Highway 80 West, offering beautiful Frazier firs and a touch of festive tradition. They'll be ready to see you starting November 27th.

Statesboro High School's construction students showcased their exceptional skills at the 2024 Southeast Georgia Skills Challenge, bringing home top honors and making their community proud. Competing against schools from across the region, the Blue Devils proved they’re a force to be reckoned with in technical trades, with several first, second, and third-place finishes across various categories.

The Bulloch County Literacy Council and Bulloch County Recreation & Parks have joined forces to make literacy more accessible with the installation of a new sharing library at Luetta Moore Park. This colorful addition, part of the Bulloch READ initiative, aims to provide free books to children and families, fostering a love for reading in the community.

In the game that was a year in the making, Bulloch Academy was able to overcome the Brookstone Cougars 20-14 in their semi-final matchup. With the win, Bulloch Academy advances to the GIAA State Finals to play First Presbyterian Day (10-1) next Saturday, November 23 at Georgia Southern's Paulson Stadium.