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Restaurant Report: Pest activity noted at Tifton food spot; Coffee County pickle spot earns 100

COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — Wing Addiction in Tifton got a 78 on its food service inspection on Thursday, Nov. 5. They got a total of nine infractions, and they were all new violations. Two of the nine infractions were corrected while inspectors were on-site. Below is a summary...

Coffee County, GA · 21h
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National Microsoft outage disrupts Statesboro workplace communications

A Microsoft service disruption Thursday, November 12, 2026 is affecting email access across the country, potentially interrupting communications for Statesboro and Bulloch County residents and businesses that rely on Microsoft 365. We lost our email service at Grice Connect around noon today and at the time of this story all of our emails are down. Microsoft acknowledged the disruption through its Microsoft 365 Status account on X, reporting that users were having trouble accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods in the Americas. Exchange Online is the email service behind many workplace Outlook accounts. In a follow-up post, Microsoft expanded the potential scope of the disruption beyond the Americas. “While we're working to mitigate impact, we've confirmed the issue may affect Microsoft 365 service connectivity for users in any region,” the company wrote. Microsoft directed administrators to the Microsoft 365 admin center for additional information under incident number EX1550543 . The company also reported a separate issue affecting access to Microsoft Teams and its features in North America, tracked under incident number TM1550488 . In a subsequent Teams update, Microsoft said its automated recovery features had taken action to restore service and that monitoring indicated those actions were reducing

Statesboro, GA · 20h
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Bulloch County faces freezing temperatures and frost this weekend

Bulloch County residents should prepare for a significant change in the weather this weekend as a cold front moves through southeast Georgia, bringing gusty winds, much colder temperatures and the possibility of the season's first widespread frost and freeze conditions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston's weekly weather briefing issued Thursday, November 12, 2026, temperatures will drop into the low to mid-30s across inland southeast Georgia this weekend, with the greatest potential for freezing conditions Saturday night into Sunday morning. Forecasters warn that frost and freeze conditions could continue into early next week, prompting possible Frost Advisories, Freeze Watches or Freeze Warnings. Cold front brings gusty winds Thursday Before the colder air arrives, Thursday will feature mild temperatures and gusty west winds reaching 25 to 30 mph as a cold front moves through the region during the afternoon and evening. Despite the gusty conditions, the NWS expects inland relative humidity levels to remain around 35% to 40%, keeping the immediate fire weather risk limited. Behind the front, cooler and drier air will settle across southeast Georgia. Northwest winds will remain elevated into Saturday morning, with gusts potentially reaching 20 knots, or approximately 23 mph. The windy conditions

Bulloch County, GA · 23h
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Georgia officials tracking invasive tegus that can grow 4 feet long

A large invasive lizard native to South America has established a wild population in southeast Georgia , and state wildlife officials are asking residents to report sightings as they work to keep the reptiles from spreading. The Argentine black and white tegu can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh 10 pounds or more, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. DNR says Georgia's only known wild population is in Toombs and Tattnall counties. The agency has been investigating reports of the reptiles in the area since 2018. Although tegus are occasionally reported in other parts of Georgia, DNR says those sightings generally involve escaped or released pets rather than additional established wild populations. Where have invasive tegus been found in Georgia? The only known wild population of Argentine black and white tegus in Georgia is in Toombs and Tattnall counties, according to DNR. The agency began investigating reports in eastern Toombs County and western Tattnall County in 2018. DNR is working with the public and other partners to track sightings, trap the reptiles and assess the population. The University of Georgia's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health maintains a map of reported Argentine black and white

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Second Harvest announces upcoming food distributions across Coastal Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The WTOC Holiday Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia this year, with donations accepted Nov. 19 at two Kroger locations. People can drop off nonperishable food items from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Mall Boulevard or the Kroger on Johnny Mercer Boulevard on Wilmington Island. Farah and Farah is sponsoring the food drive.

Savannah, GA · 1d

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Statesboro Jaycees open applications for 2026 Toys for Tots program

The Statesboro Jaycees are once again partnering with local Toys for Tots Coordinator Willie Haynes to assist with the application process, collection, and organization of donated toys, and distribution to eligible families before Christmas. Toy collection boxes have already been placed at several locations throughout the community, but the Jaycees are looking for additional businesses willing to participate. Local businesses interested in hosting a Toys for Tots collection box are encouraged to email statesborojaycees@gmail.com or reach out to their favorite local Jaycee member. Hosting a collection box provides an easy opportunity for employees, customers and community members to donate new, unwrapped toys to children in need. Businesses with collection boxes will have their donated toys picked up on or before Friday, December 11. Applications open for families seeking assistance Families in Bulloch County who need assistance providing Christmas gifts for their children can now access the 2026 Toys for Tots application. Applications can be picked up and returned at the Outreach Center Classroom, Suite 1800, located at 515 Denmark Street in Statesboro. Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, November 25 Friday, November 27 – Saturday, November 28

Statesboro, GA · 2d

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Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County announces new home groundbreaking and office relocation

Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County is gearing up to break ground on its next home, marking another step forward in the organization’s mission to help local families achieve affordable homeownership. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place on November 14, 2026, at 2pm at 320 W. Main Street in Statesboro. Community members, volunteers, donors, and local partners are invited to attend as Habitat celebrates the beginning of construction on a new home for a Bulloch County family. The groundbreaking represents the continued dedication of Habitat’s Board of Directors, volunteers, and community partners to creating opportunities for safe, affordable housing in Bulloch County. “Since 1991 when our local chapter was founded, this community has shown its compassion for others and its cooperative spirit by embracing Habitat’s model to help people achieve homeownership,” states board president Dal Cannady. In addition to the upcoming groundbreaking, Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County has relocated its administrative office to 101 South Main Street, inside Statesboro First United Methodist Church. The move allows the organization to operate more efficiently while maintaining its commitment to serving local families, coordinating volunteers, and connecting with community supporters. The new office is currently open by appointment only. Community members who

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Proposed Bryan County warehouses raise concerns about traffic, flooding

ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A proposal for three warehouses near Ellabell is raising concerns among a nearby resident and an environmental group about traffic, flooding and the pace of development. Portman Industrial’s plan calls for approximately 2 million square feet of industrial, warehouse and distribution space on about 178 acres...

Bryan County, GA · 3d

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Son demands answers after father with dementia released from Jesup nursing home, found in North Carolina

JESUP, Ga. (WTOC) - An 82-year-old Glynn County man with dementia was found two states away in North Carolina after his nursing home released him to distant relatives without his medical power of attorney’s consent, according to his son. James Elledge was supposed to be in the care of...

Jesup, GA · 7d

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Liberty County veteran and world record holder helps others with PTSD

LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Liberty County firefighter Trent Williams, a U.S. Army veteran who holds the world record for weighted tricep dips, is helping veterans and first responders recover from PTSD through an organization he runs called Team PIP, or Pain into Power. Williams said his most meaningful accomplishment...

Liberty County, GA · 2d

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Next Feed the Boro food drop is Saturday, November 14

Feed the Boro's November Food Drop is this Saturday, November 14, 2026, beginning at 8am at Statesboro High School, 10 Coach Lee Hill Boulevard. This food drop is made possible by Food Lion Feeds, The Islands, and J.Grifols Freedom Plasma Donation Centers. Food drops are held in partnership with Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The drop will end at 10am unless food runs out earlier. Volunteers should plan on arriving by 7:45 a.m. for a safety briefing. Parking is across the street in the Big Lots parking lot opposite Statesboro High. Wear comfortable clothes and no open toed shoes. Please sign up here to volunteer. Food for 1,000 families FTB volunteers will be distributing enough food to feed 1,000 families (two meals per day for a week for a family of four) on Saturday. “Our mission is to show our community hope through food, love through volunteerism and compassion through giving the least of these another day to fight,” said Don Poe, FTB Chair. “All people deserve regular, nutritious meals and that is what Feed the Boro is all about.” ANYONE in Bulloch County who needs food is encouraged to participate, but you are encouraged to get in line early.

Statesboro, GA · 1d

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Savannah native creates YEBO initiative to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - After walking dogs as a child and starting mobile businesses, 30-year-old Alix Baptiste Jr. will celebrate the grand opening of his first storefront and launch of a youth initiative in Hinesville on Saturday, Nov. 14. Savannah native Alix Baptiste Jr. joined Morning Break to breakdown the...

Hinesville, GA · 21h