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Burkhalter data center forecast, by DABC-ordered study, to bring $1.2B investmentWith 10-year capital investments by the developers and a yet-to-be-determined end user projected in a study at $1.2 billion — yes, "billion" with a "B" — the data center proposed for 6539 Burkhalter Road is one Statesboro officials have had in mind since May or earlier.August 12, 2026 -
Bulloch Schools begin 2026-27 session with a new superintendent and emphasis on teamworkBefore the doors opened for children, Bulloch County’s new superintendent of schools, Dr. Torian White, arrived at Stilson Elementary School around 7:05 a.m. Monday for his first campus visit on what turned out to be a smooth first day of the 2026–27 school year.August 4, 2026 -
City rolls with $1.4M ‘Creek’ trail grant, $800K bus system agreementStatesboro City Council recently accepted both a $1.4 million state grant through the Georgia Department of Transportation for engineering of the Creek on the Blue Mile Trail project and an unrelated, roughly $800,000 agreement for continued operation of the city’s bus system.July 29, 2026 -
County commission set to amend Bulloch-Bryan water and sewer pactBulloch County commissioners were slated to act Tuesday to amend the water and sewer agreement with Bryan County so that Bulloch can buy 250,000 gallons per day sewage disposal capacity at the new North Bryan treatment plant.July 21, 2026 -
Dr. White sworn in as superintendent, set to welcome teachers next week, students Aug. 3Dr. Torian White arrived July 1 as superintendent of Bulloch County Schools and was formally sworn in at the start of the July 9 Board of Education meeting. Now he's busy visiting principals of all 15 schools as they prepare to welcome teachers back next week.July 14, 2026 -
Statesboro council hires Developmental Associates for city manager search, tooStatesboro City Council on Tuesday accepted a proposal from Developmental Associates LLC – the same North Carolina-based firm leading the search of a new Statesboro police chief – to also conduct a nationwide search for a new city manager.July 8, 2026 -
Boro moving forward with almost $1 million, 85% grant-funded study of Little Lott's CreekThe city of Statesboro is set to move forward with a hydrologic and hydraulic study of the Little Lott’s Creek basin, by accepting federal and state grants Tuesday that will cover 85% of the estimated $945,000 cost.July 7, 2026 -
Statesboro-Bulloch Land Bank Authority relaunched with $70,000 city fundingLocal officials have revived the Statesboro-Bulloch County Land Bank Authority, with an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement earlier this year and, more recently, Statesboro City Council's approval of $70,000 funding. The authority's aim is to acquire tax-delinquent and blighted real estate for use in affordable housing redevelopment.July 1, 2026 -
Broadhead, retiring as police chief, hears praise and directs it toward SPD workforceRetiring from the force next week, July 1, but not actually leaving town, Statesboro Chief of Police Charles M. "Mike" Broadhead nevertheless received an appreciative sendoff from law enforcement colleagues, fellow city employees and other community members Tuesday afternoon in the Municipal Courtroom.June 24, 2026 -
Redman defeats Conner for Commission 2-BDr. Ted Redman, who said he decided to run after the property tax on his home doubled, defeated incumbent Commissioner Toby Conner for Seat 2-B on the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners in the party runoffs that concluded Tuesday. Redman received 2,884 votes to 2,268 for Conner among Republican-ballot voters in their district.June 17, 2026