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Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County and Fixing the Boro receive $40,000 grant
The Humane Society of Statesboro Bulloch County (HSSBC) and Fixing the Boro were recently awarded a grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture in the total of $40,000 for Bulloch County. Each grant was awarded separately, with HSSBC receiving $25,000 and Fixing the Boro receiving $15,000. The grant is part of the Dog and Cat Sterilization Grant Program, which provides financial assistance with sterilization procedures. The Department hopes that grant funds will ease the burden of sterilization procedures and increase the number of dogs and cats sterilized in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture website, “the Georgia General Assembly created the Dog and...
Scam Alert: Scam phone calls about voter registration have been reported
With election season in full throttle, local residents may receive scam calls and messages asking about voter registration and requesting personal information. Here in Bulloch County, some residents are receiving phone calls stating that their registration has expired and then referring them to another number to call and text to be reinstated. Do not give them your information. While third-party organizations have access to some of your information, they don't have the most up-to-date sources and may not be acting in your best interest. "If you aren't sure about something, call us first so that we can verify and check if your voter registration is still current," said Joanne Nesmith, Clerk at Bulloch County's Elections and Voter Registration Office. If you get a phone call or receive mail requesting your personal information related to voter registration, contact the Elections and Voter Registration Office at the Bulloch County Annex. Their contact information is provided below. Shontay Jones Elections Supervisor (912) 764-6502 elections@bullochcounty.net voterregistrar@bullochcounty.net 113 North Main Street, Suite 201 Statesboro, Georgia 30458 Website: https://bullochcounty.net/elections/
Power outages reported in Savannah area
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- Power outages are being reported around the Savannah area following an issued tornado warning. Georgia Power’s website shows that around 3,000 people are out of power. Power is expected to be restored by 12:30 a.m. in most areas. To report an outage, use the Georgia Power website. WSAV will continue to update […]
Savannah pediatricians: Here's what you need to know ahead of the new school year
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Empty classrooms will soon be filling up with students, and doctors want to make sure your kids are prepared for the new school year. Dr. Ben Spitalnick with the Pediatric Associates of Savannah said, "So as you get ready for back to school, one of the most important things to remember is that you, me and kids do better on a routine."
Jason Aldean concertgoer escorted out by police after rushing the stage
Jason Aldean's Thursday night concert in Savannah, Ga., didn't go exactly as planned. At one point, a man rushed the performer and was "escorted off the stage," a rep for the Savannah Police Department tells EW. No charges were filed; however, the individual was banned by both Enmarket Arena and...
City of Statesboro launches new Housing Rehabilitation Program
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Starting Monday, Statesboro residents who qualify may be able to receive free repairs and services through the funding of the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. City officials say this program is essential when it comes to the city building a stronger community.”. “We have more money...
Savannah Police Department to host back to school bash
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) will host a back-to-school event on July 27. The event will take place at the Savannah Impact Program building at 2005 Waters Avenue. It will last from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. SPD officers will be on hand to distribute school supplies and backpacks to children […]
CeCe Winans Looks Ahead To Christmas With New Holiday Tour
It may still be summer, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the legendary CeCe Winans. She’s hitting the road ahead of Christmas for a multi-city holiday tour and tickets are on sale right now. The 15-time Grammy Award winner is bringing along American Idol...
Police: Car forced off Savannah road by another vehicle, passenger ejected in crash
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. One person was thrown from a car and injured following a crash Friday morning in Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, it happened at White Bluff Road at Eisenhower Drive around 10:30 a.m. Police say a vehicle was forced off...
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
Northwest Georgia Jobless Claims Rise in June
June was another month of contradictions for the area’s employment levels. The jobless rate jumped to the highest point in 13 months amid a 4,300-job surge in June compared to the same month in 2023. The latest state Department of Labor reports show Northwest Georgia also saw a jump from 3.3% in June 2023 to 3.9% last month. A county-by-county review shows: ...
Georgia Receiver In Jail After Arrest On Family Violence Charges
Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas has been arrested on multiple charges of family violence, including one involving children, according to reports. Thomas, a senior, is being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail. He has been charged with "cruelty to children-family violence, a second-degree felony, and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence," per Mark Schlabach of ESPN.
Conn’s Is Closing More Than 70 Stores In 13 States Including Georgia And South Carolina
Conn’s home goods and furniture retailer has announced it’s closing more than 70 stores across the country, including some stores in Georgia and South Carolina. The good news is, the Conn’s store on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta is not on the closure list. At least not for now.
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