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American Legion honors fallen soldiers with wreath ceremony
Beginning at the Triangle Park Vietnam Veteran monument near downtown Statesboro on Friday, May 24, 2024, the Statesboro's American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 Post Commander Gary Martin spoke in remembrance of the seven Bulloch county residents who lost their lives fighting in the Vietnam War. The observance then moved to the “Flame of Freedom” that was installed in 1969 in front of City Hall to honor the Legion’s 50th anniversary. Lastly, the group honored veterans of all wars at the monument at the Bulloch County Judicial Annex. The Legion members gave a final salute to the 86 citizens of Bulloch county who have given...
Save the Date: Gator Crawl 5K & Food Truck Fest takes place at Kennedy Pond in September
Join Kennedy Pond Conservancy for the inaugural Gator Crawl 5K followed by a lively Food Truck Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8am-3pm! It will be a day packed with fitness, fun, and fantastic food. Lace up your sneakers for the race and then grab some delicious bites from the lineup of food trucks. It’s sure to be fun for the whole family! The event will have FREE ADMISSION, so the Conservancy invites you to "bring everyone along for a wonderful day out." Event Schedule Gator Crawl 5K Run: 8:30am-10am Kick off the day with a challenging and scenic 5K run around Kennedy Pond....
Newly-elected commissioner candidates say lower taxes, control growth
BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Bulloch County voters decided to leave behind every sitting commissioner that was up for reelection. Three seats on the county commission were up to the voters, including the chairman’s. “There’s a lot of concern right now that was expressed to me last night and this morning about what our current […]
Jenkins Correctional Facility inmates working with shelter dogs up for adoption
MILLEN, Ga. (WJBF) – The Jenkins County Correctional Facility is giving inmates the chance to work with shelter dogs–and they’re learning some valuable life lessons. The facility has teamed up with Jenkins County K 9-1-1 Rescue for the program, which has been in place since October 2021. Marie Taylor serves as the Administrative Supervisor, and […]
Fun on Wheels: Check out Bulloch Rec’s new Pop Up Park
A new Pop Up Park is rolling into town thanks to Bulloch Rec. You may have already spotted it around town during its visits to the AgGrow Expo and First Friday downtown. The park is the result of a grant BCRP received from the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association and will be popping up at lots of community events to come. “After experiencing the Athens Pop Up Park at the GRPA Conference, I began to envision how we could bring that to Bulloch County,” Joy Deal, Community Recreation Division Manager at BCRP, who applied for the grant, said. “We hope it...
FINAL - Bulloch General Primary Election Results
MOBILE PHONE USERS TURN YOUR PHONES SIDE WAYS IF YOU CAN'T SEE NUMBERS. FINAL - Updated: 9:37pm 16 of 16 reporting The polls have now closed for the Bulloch County General Primary Election. Tonight voters will decide who will be Bulloch Counties next: County Commission Chair Commissioner 2A Commissioner 2C (unless there is a runoff) BOE 7 BOE 8 Sheriff District Attorney Grice Connect has team members at the Bulloch County Annex and will be reporting election results as the votes are counted throughout the evening. Keep checking back in for updates throughout the evening. District Attorney Ogeechee Judicial Circuit Bulloch Only Candidate Reporting Total Votes Robert Busbee (R) 4867 Daphne Totten (R) (I) 2725 All Counties Candidate Reporting Total Votes Robert Busbee (R) 10163 WINNER Daphne Totten (R) (I) 5968 Bulloch Sheriff Candidate #...
An Open Letter to the Citizens of Bulloch County
Dear Family, friends and citizens of Bulloch County: So often in life, we fail take the opportunity to count our blessings and be thankful for the important things such as our faith, family, good health and community. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the citizens of Bulloch County for their unwavering support throughout the years. This journey started long before I considered serving on your Board of Commissioners. Most of you know that I am a native Bulloch Countian and have worked in my family’s carpet business since I was a small boy. I have seen Statesboro and...
Bulloch County Schools to livestream graduation ceremonies
Graduation week has arrived for the Class of 2024. Bulloch County Schools has announced the dates and times for the ceremonies for each of its three public high schools. Between Wednesday and Friday, the three high schools will confer diplomas to 798 members of the Class of 2024. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesday, May 22, 7:30pm: Southeast Bulloch High School, Fred Shaver Field in Brooklet Thursday, May 23, 7:30pm: Statesboro High School, Womack Field in Statesboro Friday, May 24, 7:30pm: Portal Middle High School, Portal Athletic Complex in Portal Please note that a ticket is required for guests to attend the ceremonies at Southeast Bulloch and Statesboro High. Tickets are only issued to graduates for distribution to their selected guests. Specific information for each ceremony is communicated to graduates and their families by the high schools. However, each of the ceremonies will be live streamed on WSAV's website and Facebook page, as well as Bulloch County Schools' website and Facebook page. Grice Connect will provide a list of graduates for all schools in Bulloch County, public and private, in the coming week. Congratulations, graduates!
Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County to host inaugural 'Serving for Shelter' pickleball fundraiser
On Saturday, June 1st, 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County will host Serving for Shelter, a pickleball fundraiser, to support their work building homes, communities, and hope in Bulloch County. Funds raised will support construction of three new homes for low-income families in Statesboro. “We’re so excited about this special event!” said Dr. Kristina Patterson, President of the Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County Board of Directors. “In the face of a growing affordable housing crisis in Bulloch County, an increased number of families are looking to Habitat to help realize their dreams of homeownership. With the help of our...
Bulloch elections heating up, primary Tuesday
BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Bulloch County voters will decide tomorrow who will lead them through the population boom the area is experiencing. Three county commission seats are up for grabs – along with the chairman right in the center. “We need good leadership in Bulloch County,” said resident Dottie Jones. “I just want to make sure my vote […]
Bulloch County Public Works to host Touch A Truck on Monday
The Bulloch County Public Works Division will host a Public Safety Partners Touch a Truck event on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 3-7pm at the Bulloch County Ag Arena, located at 44 Arena Blvd. (off Langston Chapel Rd.) in Statesboro. This FREE community event will feature vehicles from the sheriff's department, police department, Georgia State Patrol, public works, EMS, AirEvac, animal services, and more. Food trucks will also be on site for food and beverage purchases. The goal for the event is to provide an opportunity for the entire Bulloch County Public Works Division to show the community the different services they offer. In addition, the event allows the public to ask questions and gain more insight into how each public safety partner agency handles its responsibilities. Last year was the first year for this event, and it was a huge success. For more information on this year's event, please contact the Public Works Division at (912) 764-6369.
Board of Education continues budget discussions; May 30 work session added
At its May 9 regular session, the Bulloch County Board of Education added an additional work session to further discuss its Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. A called work session is now scheduled for Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m., in the boardroom of the school district's central office. Other upcoming meetings which feature the budget on the agenda are June 6 and June 27. The meetings are open to the public. Anyone who wishes to view meetings online live or later may do so at www.bullochschools.org/boardlive. The June 6 regular session meeting will offer a time on the agenda for public comment. The public may also share feedback to the board’s budget process by email at boe@bullochschools.org. The Board began discussing a proposed $159.5 million general operating fund budget on April 25. The Board is scheduled to vote on a final budget at the June 27 meeting. The school district is required to have an approved budget in place by June 30 or adopt a spending resolution for July. Budget presentations and videos of all meetings are available at www.bullochschools.org/boardpackets.
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