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Bulloch County schools, BA to remain closed Friday
Superior, state courts to be closed Friday
weather alert

Bulloch Schools

Bulloch County Schools will remain closed on Friday, as road conditions remain uncertain and may not be safe for bus travel or student drivers, the school district announced in an email Thursday.
“Keeping schools closed on Friday will keep everyone safe and allow conditions to improve over the weekend," Superintendent Charles Wilson said in the release. "I am not comfortable with the risks involved or the issues it may likely cause for everyone if schools reopened.”

The school district plans to return to normal operations on Monday. No decision has been made yet regarding any potential make-up days, but April 7-8 were designated and communicated as possible make-up days with the 2024/2025 calendar and could be activated, if needed.

 

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University will continue remote classes for all campuses on Friday, the university announced in an email Thursday. Classes will resume normal instruction on Saturday.

More information is available online at GeorgiaSouthern.edu/alert.

 

Bulloch Academy

Bulloch Academy will remain closed Friday, the school announced in an email Thursday afternoon. All after-school activities, including daycare are canceled.

“There is a significant risk of black ice forming overnight, and any thawing that occurs today is highly likely to refreeze, creating hazardous conditions on the roads,” the school wrote in the email.

According to the email, students in grades 6-12 will have virtual assignments through Google Classroom at their teacher's discretion.

 

Ogeechee Technical College

The OTC campus will remain closed until Monday.

 

 Bulloch County Government

Bulloch County offices, including Magistrate Court, will reopen Friday at 10 a.m., Communications Director Dal Cannady wrote in an email Thursday afternoon.

Also, Judge Michael Muldrew ordered the closing of Superior Court and State Court on Friday. Additionally, the Clerk of Court’s office and Probate Court will be closed to the public.

 

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Big crowds enjoy 'Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro' event
Taste Tour 2025
Mackenzie Watts, right, Makalie King approve as they get the last taste of a Black Sand Beach from Aura Cocktails and Tapas at Little Harts children's clothing during the Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro event on Friday, April 4. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Showcasing the city’s businesses and restaurants, big crowds came out Friday for the “Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro” event.

Folks purchase a wristband that allowed them to enjoy complimentary food samples and deals all around the downtown area.

East Main Street was closed from 4-9 p.m. and throughout the evening, downtown was filled with live music and entertainment.

Taste Tour 2025
Tandoor & Tap owner AJ Jetwani, center left, passes out samples during the Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro event on Friday, April 4. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Taste Tour 2025
Jacob Yarbrough samples the mint chocolate chip ice cream at the Boro Bagel Company during Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro on Friday, April 4. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Taste Tour 2025
Emma Jones with KFC serves up mash potato poppers at The Quince of Your Dreams during Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Taste Tour 2025
The alien outside Charlie's Funky Junk Shop points the way to fun and food on South Main Street during Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro on Friday, April 4. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Taste Tour 2025
Juliet Muldrew entertains a hungry crowd during Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro on Friday, April 4. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Taste Tour 2025
Hungry patrons line up on East Main Street to Taste & Tour Downtown Statesboro. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff


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