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Statesboro Council OKs $929,000 budget cuts but restores employee bonus, youth programsStatesboro City Council on Tuesday morning approved the recently modified version of an amendment to the current-year city budget, cutting budgeted expenditures by roughly $929,000 but restoring city employees’ $500 holiday bonus, among other things.November 4, 2026 -
Nearly 27% of Bulloch's voters cast ballots early; statewide early turnout 37.5%-plusAs this Tuesday, Nov. 3, final Election Day dawns, nearly 27% of Bulloch County's active, registered voters, and more than 37.5% of Georgia's voters statewide, have already cast early or absentee ballots. Now, precinct polling places will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday for those who haven't voted yet.November 3, 2026 -
Turnout through Monday 17% in Statesboro Council District 2, but 18% for county overallThrough Monday, 830 voters who reside in Statesboro City Council District 2 had cast early or absentee ballots in the ongoing, overall Nov. 3 election that includes that district's three-candidate special election for its vacant council seat.October 28, 2026
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Simmons seeks another term, touts controlled growth, love of serviceAnthony Simmons, after 32 years as a Bulloch County commissioner, is again seeking re-election to another four-year term in Seat 1-B. As a Democrat, he is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Spencer Johnson. Early voting is now well underway toward the Nov. 3 general election.October 20, 2026 -
Early voting off to busy start in BullochIn a fairly busy first day of in-person early voting, 848 citizens cast ballots with the touchscreen-to-printer machines at the Bulloch County Annex on North Main Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday.October 14, 2026 -
Burkhalter Road data center property owners ask court to dismiss citizens' zoning challengeAn attorney for property owners 4AM Development LLC, seeking to place a data center along Burkhalter Road on the edge of Statesboro, filed a motion last week asking the Bulloch County Superior Court to dismiss a zoning challenge brought by Coastal Communities United and 11 individual citizens.October 13, 2026 -
Penny proposes $1.34M budget cuts to protect city fund balance after council limited tax hikeFollowing up on Statesboro City Council’s mid-September decision to hold the city property tax rate at 8.625 mills instead of approving his recommended increase to 9.6 mills, City Manager Charles Penny has proposed more than $1.34 million in current-year budget cuts to the mayor and council.October 7, 2026 -
Voter registration deadline Monday, Oct. 5, for Nov. 3 general electionMonday, Oct. 5, is Georgia's deadline for new or recently relocated voters to register or update their address or other information for the Nov. 3 general election. Statewide, ballots feature one U.S. Senate race and contests for state offices from governor on down to two Public Service Commission seats, plus three proposed state amendments.September 29, 2026 -
Burkhalter Road data center developers intend to move forward, despite challenge to zoningOwners of 4AM Development LLC intend to move forward with plans to develop a data center along Burkhalter Road on the edge of Statesboro, they said Tuesday, despite a challenge filed last week in Bulloch County Superior Court by citizens seeking to reverse the city's Aug. 18 zoning decision that could allow it.September 23, 2026 -
County applying for $15M ‘hurricane resilience’ grant for septage disposalBulloch County commissioners on Tuesday approved a letter backing the county Emergency Management Agency’s application for a grant of up to $15 million from a state fund based on the 2024 Hurricane Helene disaster declaration. Any funding received would be for a system for disposal of septic tank waste.September 16, 2026