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BOE tentatively approves millage rate of 7.932, Three public hearings scheduled for August
The Bulloch County Board of Education tentatively approved the adoption of the 2024 Tax Digest and M&O Millage Rate for FY25, at 7.932 mills. This is a decrease from last year's millage rate of 8.478, but an increase of .374 mill over the rollback rate set this year. This increase is necessary to maintain the 14-mill requirement that secures the school's equalization funding. Public hearings about the tentatively approved millage rate will be held on the following days: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:30 am Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm Educators and staff of the Development Authority...
Arrest made in Adel St. domestic homicide
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An arrest has been made in a domestic homicide that happened in the 900 block of Adel Street. Maurice Pollock has been arrested and charged with murder. According to Savannah Police, officers responded to the 900 block of Adel Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20th, based on reports of a gunshot.
Grand reopening celebration at Bulloch County Animal Services this Saturday
Statesboro, get ready for a paw-some celebration! Bulloch County Animal Services is hosting a grand re-opening this Saturday, July 27th, from 11am to 4pm, and everyone’s invited! Located at 81 Mill Creek Rd. in Statesboro, the event promises a day full of fun and festivities. The main attraction will be the newly improved play yards and revamped indoor space, designed to make the animals' stay more comfortable and enjoyable. But that's not all, there's something for everyone in the family! Kids can enjoy face painting and jump around in the brand-new bouncy house provided by Leap-Joy Inflatables. Plus, there will be frozen treats to keep everyone cool and refreshed, thanks to the generous sponsors, Leaf-Joy Inflatables and The Freeze Pop. So mark your calendars and come join Bulloch County Animal Services for a fantastic day of fun, laughter, and community spirit. See you there!
Mysterious signs say Midway Fire Station is closed
UPDATE 7:35 a.m. July 27: City to hold special called meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, to address Midway Volunteer Fire Department issues, followed by 6 p.m. work session; adds text exchange between Clancy, Campbell stating GFSTC’s Toms to attend. Sometime Wednesday, signs appeared on the doors of...
Dairy Queen Blizzard sales benefit children's hospital
GLENNVILLE, Ga. — Dairy Queen locations nationwide celebrated Miracle Treat Day Thursday, offering frosty treats to customers while supporting a noble cause. Miracle Treat Day is an annual event that has been supporting the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals since 1984. This year, the Glennville Dairy Queen is standing out, ranking among the top ten locations in the country for raising funds through the sale of the popular Blizzard treat.
More local back-to-school events happening this weekend
Get ready for the new school year with the help of Grice Connect. Back to School school supply drives and giveaways are happening in Statesboro -- below are a couple happening this weekend. For a full list of back to school events, click on the back to school button on the Grice Connect Events Calendar or click here. Board of Commissioners: Back to School Supply Giveaway Friday, July 26, 2024, 9:00am Description: Bulloch County Commissioners and Employees are doing a back to school supply drive located at the North Main Annex (115 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458) on July 26th from 9am until supplies run...
Major Buc-ee's location set to open minutes from Florida border
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Great news for travelers! Buc-ee's just unveiled the opening timeline for its biggest Georgia location yet, and it's conveniently located about a half-hour north of the Florida-Georgia state line. Brunswick, located in coastal Georgia, will soon be home to the Peach State's newest travel center off Interstate...
Boys & Girls Club after-school registration now open to the public
Hey Statesboro! If you're looking for after-school activities to keep your kids engaged and active, now's the time to act. The Boys & Girls Club has officially opened their after-school registration to the public, and it's on a first-come, first-serve basis! To get started, you can either swing by the Boys & Girls Club in person to grab an application or download it directly from their website. Check out all the details and access the application form here: Boys & Girls Club After-School Registration. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enroll your child in a program filled with fun, learning, and new friendships. Secure your spot and get your application in early—spaces are filling up fast!
Fairview Park Hospital gives away 400 backpacks, supplies, food
A long line started forming not long after 10 a.m. Tuesday as children and parents waited for the second Backpack of Blessings held by Fairview Park Hospital staff and volunteers. The hospital gave away 400 backpacks full of school supplies, along with a hot dog or hamburger lunch and a...
Nonprofits unite for Back-to-School Giveaway and National Night Out
As the school year approaches, two local nonprofit organizations, Communities in Schools and the Southside Community Association, are joining forces to ensure students are well-prepared and supported. These organizations are hosting a two-part event: the Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the National...
Coaching carousel: Dublin’s Holmes transitions to 49%; familiar faces outnumber new additions for Irish
Editor’s note: This is the first in a multi-part series focused on coaching changes at local schools for the upcoming athletic year. The Dublin High School athletic office has arguably experienced more upheaval in the coaching ranks this offseason than any other in the county, yet the more things have changed for Irish programs in recent months, the more they’ve really stayed the same.
WWALS to host webinar on Georgia bats in Banks Lake, Douglas
HAHIRA – WWALS will host a webinar with a Wildlife Biologist from the state to give an overview on the bats of Georgia. WWALS Watershed Coalition will be hosting a webinar about the bats of Georgia that will include Banks Lake and Douglas. Emily Ferrall, a Wildlife Biologist, in the Wildlife Resources Division of the Wildlife Conservation Section of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA-EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA-DNR), will give an overview of the bats of Georgia, including species likely to occur at Banks Lake, and she has footage of the Douglas warehouse bats to show. She will mention the acoustic volunteer program.
Scam artists finding new ways to take money from Lowcountry residents
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC (WSAV) – From Chatham County to Colleton County; Savannah to Hilton Head; people are getting scammed seemingly every day. The latest, 3 different criminal schemes in Beaufort County involving the internet, the Sheriff’s Office and even Spectrum and Netflix. “So, the victim got the email from Netflix saying their account was compromised,” […]
'Culture of laxness' in Beaufort County results in several failures, auditors say
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Beaufort County officials releasing a new report that uncovers "improprieties" in some of the $104 million spent last fiscal year. This six-page report, produced by a third party, took more than a year to compile. It found that some Beaufort County staffers failed to follow purchasing policies.
‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift
Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course. The existing Intro to African American studies class has been in the catalogue of state-funded […] The post ‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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