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Stuff the Bus returns to Bulloch County for its 11th year; Drop-off deadline is July 16
For the eleventh consecutive year, Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch and United Way of Southeast Georgia are partnering for their annual Back to School Supply Drive—Stuff the Bus. “With community support for this year’s schools supply drive, we can make sure that all students have the necessary school supplies for a successful school year,” said Lora Cooper, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch. Cooper went on to say, “We partner with the Bulloch County Board of Education staff to identify children in need of school supplies. All school supplies are given directly to each public elementary, middle, and high schools in Bulloch...
Bulloch County's Fay Blythe is state’s top school nurse
Bulloch County Schools’ lead nurse was named Georgia’s School Nurse Administrator of the Year during the Georgia Association of School Nurses’ (GASN) annual conference in Jekyll Island on June 12. Fay Blythe, who has served Bulloch County Schools for almost nine years, was nominated by LaShunda Staten, the school nurse at Mattie Lively Elementary School. A panel of community judges, who are not affiliated with GASN, selected her from this year’s nominees. “Mrs. Blythe is an incredible asset to our district,” said Dawn Tysinger, Ph.D., executive director of Student Wellness and Support for Bulloch County Schools. “She has a proactive approach and continually...
Official: Water permits for wells to supply Hyundai plant to be approved 'in a few days'
Editor's Note: The Georgia Environmental Protection Division responded after initial publication of this article. It has been updated to reflect the EPD's statement. State environmental officials are expected to release drafts of permits “in the next few days” for new wells that will provide up to 6.6 million gallons of water daily for...
BOE approves FY25 budget; Rep. Franklin guiding board in pursuit of state funds for new SEBHS
Chair Elizabeth Williams called the June 27, 2024 Bulloch County Board of Education work session to order at 6:30pm, and the pledge of allegiance was led by Representative Lehman Franklin. The agenda was adopted as it was presented. Board member Donna Clifton was not present. Old Business for Approval APPROVED: FY25 Budget With no further discussion, the board adopted the FY25 budget as it appears above. In comments made after the adjournment of the work session, Superintendent Charles Wilson thanked the community for their feedback that was expressed in public comments during previous meetings. Wilson says this feedback is what helps the board make...
Commissioners vote to approve water agreements with Bryan County
After postponing the vote on Tuesday, Bulloch County Commissioners voted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 to approve the intergovernmental agreement between Bulloch County and Bryan County to provide water and sewer services and a well mitigation fund program. The vote came after a two hour meeting where 23 citizens pleaded passionately with the Commissioners to Vote no or table both items. After all of the citizens had spoken, Commission Chairman Roy Thompson called for the vote. Both passed by a 4 to 2 vote with Commissioners Jappy Stringer and Commissioners Toby Conner voting no. Presentation At the beginning of the meeting Tom Couch, Bulloch County Manager made...
Bulloch receives No Kid Hungry grant to combat summer hunger
For kids who receive school meals, the summer months can be the hungriest time of year. This year promises to be different, thanks to newly expanded guidelines that will give school districts and community organizations the flexibility to offer non-congregate meal service in many more rural communities. To support the rollout of this effort, No Kid Hungry Georgia recently announced over $158,000 in grants to help ten organizations across the state reach even more kids with summer meals. For many children, free and reduced-price school meals can be a lifeline that ensures reliable access to nutrition during the school year. When...
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