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The Bulloch County Board of Education approved a resolution Thursday calling for a five-year, $52 million extension of the ESPLOST. Next, the Board of Elections will receive the request to call a Nov. 7 special election.
July 14, 2017
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Alleged employee theft of drugs led to a Statesboro pharmacy recently settling with the United States government regarding accusations of violating the Controlled Substances Act, said Lehman Franklin, attorney representing the owners of Medical Center Pharmacies in Statesboro.
July 14, 2017
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The Bulloch Blues Marching Band, combining the Portal Middle High School, Southeast Bulloch High School and Statesboro High School bands, is awaiting an invitation to perform in a Washington, D.C., parade in April, a trip that could cost more than $100,000.
July 14, 2017
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A shoplifting suspect who led law enforcement on a three-county chase Wednesday while driving an older model school bus, is charged with fleeing and attempting to elude, as well as shoplifting, said Toombs County Sheriff Alvie (Junior) Kight.
July 13, 2017
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Taking a closer look at your cash might be a good idea since reports of counterfeit money have surfaced recently in the Statesboro area.
July 13, 2017
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Georgia state troopers in Metter stopped a fleeing shoplifting suspect Wednesday by shooting out the tires of the school bus he was driving.
July 12, 2017
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A Brooklet man who was arrested for assaulting another man and stealing his vehicle Saturday found more trouble after he attacked an inmate at the Bulloch County Jail, breaking his jaw.
July 12, 2017
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The Bulloch County Board of Education is slated to vote on a resolution Thursday evening calling for renewal of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for five years with a referendum Nov. 7.
July 12, 2017
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A $1.3 million federal grant will allow Georgia Southern University's School of Nursing to put nurse practitioner students to work in paid trainee positions with five health care center organizations in southeastern Georgia.
July 11, 2017
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From staff reports
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Local
Tucked inside the U.S. Senate health care bill is a little-discussed provision that could benefit Georgia, according to a conservative organization.
July 11, 2017
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By ANDY MILLER
Georgia Health News
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Local
For the fourth consecutive year, Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch County and United Way of Southeast Georgia are partnering for their annual "Stuff the Bus" back-to-school supply drive.
July 10, 2017
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Special to the Herald
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Local
In 1969, when Ronald and Sally Adams opened their Honda Motorcycle dealership, they never imagined the ride that was in store.
July 10, 2017
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By DeWAYNE GRICE
dgrice@statesboroherald.com
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ATLANTA - Georgia state agencies have ramped up efforts to crack down on elder abuse, with law enforcement training and a tougher criminal code.
July 10, 2017
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The Associated Press
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Arts camps are in full swing at the Averitt Center for the Arts, and campers are learning about everything from art to music to writing to dance.
July 10, 2017
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Photos by SCOTT BRYANT | staff
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Local
The Bulloch County Mental Health Court sets high expectations on defendants' time and life choices. But some participants and graduates say the accountability court program has saved their lives.
July 08, 2017
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