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UPDATE 9:00 PM 11/30:  The suspect remains at large however Mike Broadhead, SPD Police Chief said, "We are getting great cooperation from the public and are making good progress on the case and are collecting useful evidence."  The deceased has been identified. SPD is grateful for the communities help.  Detectives spent the evening processing the scene and following various leads. It is believed that the homicide was a witnessed event and detectives are asking for the public’s help in gathering information concerning the offender. Anyone with information should contact SPD.  See ways to do that at the bottom of the story.   Statesboro Police Department (SPD)...

TOOMBS COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts: Apple | Google Play. A woman is dead following a weekend crash in Toombs County. According to the Toombs County Sheriff's Office, the single-vehicle wreck claimed the life of 62-year-old Katherin 'Kathy'...

December 9--The Blue Marquee Theater downtown Lyons would like you to come to their Annual Christmas Special, Saturday December 9th at 6:00 featuring the Sounds of Christmas with Jim Jones from Vidalia, Tracy Conaway from Darien, Georgia, Ingrid Alicia Hill from Richmond Hill, and "New Beginnings" from Brunswick. Hosted by...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near statesboro.

The crash left one dead and five others injured Monday afternoon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Did you hear “the buzz” around town Wednesday morning? Yes, that was one of the F-18 Hornets operated by the Blue Angels!. Lt. Conner O’Donnell and Lcdr. Brian Vaught landed the jet at the Vidalia Regional Airport to meet with officials and Vidalia Onion Air Show Committee members in preparation for the squadron’s only show in Georgia in 2024 at the Vidalia Onion Festival.

If you cried your eyes out or beat your chest with pride on that cold November 24th night, you are a DOG. Proud emotions surged for a team that wasn’t supposed to see that type of success. The hurt was real for the kids who busted it for themselves and each other, only to fall just short of a semifinal round and potential State Championship opportunity.

Toombs County residents having business at the Toombs County Courthouse should be aware that ALL county government offices and personnel have relocated to the new facility and there is no activity being conducted in the former courthouse. While the new building is much larger and unfamiliar to citizens, courthouse personnel...

Pope, James – Vidalia – Criminal trespass. Stewart, Cassandra – Vidalia – Warrant served (Toombs Co. Bench Warrant) Phillips, Nicolas – Vidalia – Forceful obstruction/shoplifting. Aguilar, Abraham – Portal – No driver’s license/speeding. Gillis, John Jr – Soperton – Suspended license/tailgate...

Sheriff@evanssherrif.org dkirkland@cityofclaxton.net. The Evans County Sheriff’s Office and Claxton Police Follow Last Months Search Warrants with a Second Round and Make Multiple Arrests. On Sunday November 19, 2023 in the early morning hours, six search warrants were executed in Claxton, Georgia. During investigations into a rash of gun violence,...

UPDATE – November 29, 9:00 a.m. – The Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring the weather forecast for this coming Saturday, December 2nd. Unfortunately, at the present time it calls for a 60% chance of rain throughout the weekend. The Chamber will continue to monitor the forecast and make a decision about proceeding with planned activities for the 16th Annual Christmas in Claxton Celebration within the next 36 hours. The Fruitcake Bake-Off will be held as scheduled, Saturday, December 2nd at Claxton City Hall. Updates will be shared via email and social media.

Scores below 70 are considered failing. When a restaurant is deemed unacceptable, follow-up inspections are generally completed within 10 days of the original evaluation. These are the most current reports. Bulloch County. GNAT’S LANDING. 470 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458. Phone Number: (912) 489-8291. Permit Type: Food Service.

December 24--The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 1512 Meadows Lane in Vidalia, invites you to their Christmas Events, Advent Lessons and Hymns December 24th at 10:30. There will be no Eucharist and no 8:00AM service. Candlelight Service, December 24th at 5:00 with Holy Eucharist Rite II. A Youth Christmas Pageant...

On Saturday night around 7:43, Toombs County 911 dispatch received a call about a vehicle that had wrecked on GA Hwy 147 just east of the intersection and Lilliot Road. On arrival Deputies found a burgundy Chevrolet Captive on the northside of the roadway. A preliminary investigation supports that the driver, Kathy Edenfield Clark, was traveling east on Highway 147 when her vehicle crossed the westbound lane and left the roadway, striking multiple trees. Responding personnel determined that Clark was deceased from her injuries. She was 62 years of age.

What has seemed like an uptick in crime within the past several months is an example of the hard work the Criminal Investigation Division of the Evans County Sheriff’s Office is putting forth to keep our cities safe. With investigative units taking on a larger caseload, more crimes are being investigated and reported – leading to criminals being brought to justice.

A study funded in part by the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority shows that – unless population growth trends change – the region within a one-hour drive of the Hyundai Motor Group complex will fall about 2,200 workers short of the needs of area industries by 2027.

The coldest temperatures so far this fall season arrive Wednesday morning. Freezing temperatures are expected for most of southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry. A Freeze Warning is in place Wednesday morning as low temperatures may drop to the 20s inland, with low to mid 30s at the coast. Here's a...

Lee, Hill, and Johnston Insurors is delighted to announce the addition of Maggie David to its growing team. Maggie joins the firm as a licensed Property and Casualty insurance producer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a passion for serving the community. About Maggie David: Focusing on Georgia's Farms and Agribusinesses, Construction, and More Maggie David is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, where she served as a college ambassador. Her deep roots in agriculture, combined with her family's background in the building business, uniquely position her to understand and cater to the insurance needs...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.268 , according to AAA.

Swainsboro, GA - One local museum in Emanuel County is home to a large private collection of clothing and items owned by hundreds of singers. Music Memories Museum is about an hour and a half away from Augusta in Swainsboro. Owner Michael Bright has collectors items from artists like George...