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Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects
Daytime Closures Monday, June 10, through Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Daily) Intermittent right- and left-lane closures at the following locations: I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (mile post (MP) 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) Monday, June 10, through Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Daily) Intermittent right- and left-lane closures at the following locations: I-16 eastbound from the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) to I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) Monday, June 10, through Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Daily) Intermittent right- and left-lane closures at the following locations: I-516 westbound at the I-16 Interchange from MP 5 to MP 6 I-516...
Harville Rd. closures and detours for construction of roundabout will begin July 8
JA Long Inc. plans to close the intersection of Harville Road and Langston Chapel Road for 90 days starting Monday, July 8, 2024. During that time, JA Long will be constructing a roundabout at the location for the Georgia Department of Transportation. The contractors have provided the following information on their plan to detour traffic around the intersection. Residents in this area need to follow the below plan labeled to get access to and from this location. JA Long will maintain access for all local traffic, and all area residents will be notified via hand-delivered letter prior to the closure. This also includes a road closure and detour along Elmer Phillips Road at Harville Road. Elmer Phillips traffic will use Highway 67 as a detour. See a map below. Both road closures and detours will be in place for 90 continuous calendar days beginning July 8, 2024 and ending October 6, 2024. Please be on the lookout for additional messages regarding this closure. If you have any questions regarding these shutdowns or require any additional information, please contact JA Long Project Manager Brandon Bloomfield at (706) 566-9161 or bbloomfield@jalong.net.
'Citizens are getting disheartened': Pooler residents voice concerns over potential development
POOLER, Ga. — Pine Barren Road residents in Pooler voiced concerns about two rezoning requests on the docket at Monday's rezoning committee meeting, and one developer withdrew their proposal before the meeting. "I think we have saturated Pooler," said Kathy Barefoot, a resident of Pooler since 1965, and since...
The Hi-Lo Organization is connecting counties all throughout Georgia
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The Hi-Lo Organization is connecting counties all throughout Georgia and they’re doing it with trails. The organization wants to make the longest, paved trail in the U.S. The name would be the Hi-Lo Trail and would expand from Athens to Savannah Georgia. This trail organization...
Metter introduces new Memory Lane Park
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Wednesday, everyone’s invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for a new park in Metter. Organizers said Memory Lane Park will showcase the history of Metter and several schools including the Lillian Street Elementary and High School. It will include markers to remember the classes who attended.
Plans for Juneteenth? Pooler, Port Wentworth and Tybee celebrations offer variety of experiences
On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were the last to learn about Emancipation but the first to celebrate what is known as Juneteenth. Since it became an official federal holiday in 2021, more and more communities have begun to organize to celebrate the day filled with pride and heritage for many Black Americans. Here are some events that you can attend to celebrate:
Rincon prepares residents for new road upgrades
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - The Hodgeville Road repaving project began last week in Rincon, and residents WTOC spoke with are already seeing changes. Warning signs for upcoming road work went up last month to prepare people in the area for the project. Mike Patton, whose home is near one of...
Georgia Southern student awarded military family scholarship
Isabella Rose Lotte Brown thought she was joining a morning round of golf, but was instead surprised by a $9,000 scholarship. On May 24, the Georgia Southern University Department of Military & Veteran Services hosted its second annual Golf Scramble fundraiser. Dozens of local leaders and donors played a round at the Georgia Southern University Golf Course in Statesboro, Georgia. Among the attendees was Brown, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology student at Georgia Southern. She’s an incredibly busy student and had a job interview to rush off to that afternoon, but she was excited for a fun and...
Georgia Southern University announces Spring 2024 President’s List
STATESBORO, GA (06/07/2024)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,280 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2024 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
Pine Forest defensive back CJ Floyd commits to Georgia Southern for football
Another name’s off the board for the class of 2025. Pine Forest football’s C.J. Floyd, a standout defensive back, announced on Monday that he has verbally committed to Division I Georgia Southern, which competes in the Sun Belt Conference. The Eagles are six-time national champions, most recently in 2000, in the FCS. Though,...
A road rezoning request in Pooler is causing frustrations among some residents
POOLER, Ga. — A rezoning request to build Flex Warehouses on a busy road in Pooler is causing an uproar for some residents. The application was filed on May 15 to construct an approximately 28-acre warehouse on Pine Barren Road. The proposed plan is near the Addison Place Apartments. The zoning for the property would be from Manufactured Home Dwelling (MH-1) to Heavy Industrial (I-2).
Welcome home: 3rd Infantry Division returns home to Fort Stewart
FORT STEWART, Ga. (WTOC) - A big welcome home out on Fort Stewart today!. The last big deployment of soldiers from the base is officially home. This is about 250 servicemembers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. You may remember they were serving over in Europe. Congratulations to all...
Thanks for the 'Tip': How to recognize community cats
Community cats, stray cats, or feral cat colonies are all too common in most places, and Bulloch County is no exception. Check out this information to help you determine what to do if you find a cat roaming about. Community Cats The Humane Society of Statesboro Bulloch County states on its website that community cats are any outside, free-roaming cat. Also known as feral, stray, or alley cat. They live outdoors and are not “homeless.” Outdoor cats can show varying levels of socialization. They sometimes live alone or in colonies with other cats. How can you tell if a cat is a “community cat” or...
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