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A busy night for poll workers in Waynesboro and Millen Tuesday night. Voters were asked to come out in both municipalities to select their pick for Mayor. In Waynesboro, incumbent Mayor Bill Tinley squares off against James "Chick" Jones. In Millen, incumbent Mayor King Rocker is running against former councilmember Giovanni Schumake, who stepped down to run for the office.

Tralayia Prince, lifelong resident of Statesboro, is “stepping into her purpose,” as the mentor she wishes she’d had before turning to a life of crime in her teens. Now, she dedicates her time as a community organizer and role model for vulnerable young people, especially in Statesboro’s Districts 1 and 2, where she grew up. According to Prince, creating change for our community’s youth starts with encouraging reading and literacy skills, destigmatizing mental health services, and creating sports leagues that are more affordable or free. Her goal: to create a safe space for the children and youth in our community. “I want...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around statesboro.

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The family of Freddie Walker, a victim of a stun-gun incident who died in July, confirms Attorney Benjamin Crump will represent them in the case. Back in October, we reported that the investigation had found Burke County deputies’ use of force was justified in a stun-gun incident that left a man dead, and the DA won’t take the case to a grand jury.

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 Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

STATESBORO –  The Blue Devils and Panthers battled it out at a neutral site on Tuesday evening. Due to a bigger crowd than usual, the first matchup between county rivals took place at Georgia Southern’s Hanner Fieldhouse. The Statesboro High Lady Devils handled the Panthers 59-29 in the first game of the doubleheader. Defense was a focal point in the win for Statesboro as they held Portal to only ten points in the first half. Statesboro girls varsity head coach, Marty Holder, talked about how important it was to start off strong.  “We wanted to jump out on them defensively,” Holder said....

IRVING, Tx. (WSAV) — Former Georgia Southern head coach Paul Johnson will be inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame for the class of 2023. Of course, Eagles fans remember the five years he spent in Statesboro from 1997 to 2001. During his tenure, Georgia Southern went 62-10 making five FCS Playoff appearances […]

When: Monday, December 11, 2023 - 4:00 p.m. Where: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia The Match-up: We have ourselves a rematch. Prince Avenue Christian won its second state championship in three years last year when it beat Swainsboro 52-34. With both teams ready to face off again this year ...

Portal finally found a way to top Statesboro 60-56 during this Georgia boys high school basketball game on Dec. 5.

STATESBORO, Ga. — Georgia Southern volleyball is one of the few teams in the country still playing volleyball in the month of December. In their first-ever National Invitational Volleyball Championship appearance, the Eagles punched their ticket to the "Great 8" following wins over Winthrop and East Carolina in Greenville this past weekend.

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - A man pleaded guilty to amended charges in a May 2022 homicide case. Alonzo Carter pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, which was an amended charge down from malice murder. Carter also pleaded guilty to second degree – cruelty to children and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Looking for how to stream high school basketball matchups in Jenkins County, Georgia today? We've got you covered. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on December 5. Location: Millen, GA.

Swainsboro is the 12th team in Georgia history to reach the state finals by winning four playoff games away from home, i...

STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — The Statesboro Police Department (SPD) is investigating the shooting death of 39-year-old Antawan Strickland who was located in the driveway of a home with several gunshot wounds in Statesboro Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to SPD, the shooting occurred around 3:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Success Court. Although the […]

STATESBORO -- Portal will be taking on Statesboro High for the second in-county showdown of the season at Hanner Fieldhouse on Georgia Southern’s campus. The varsity girls will play at 6 p.m. and the varsity boys will follow at 7:30 p.m. This is a rivalry game like no other.  For the boys, this has been a matchup that a lot of fans have looked forward to for many past seasons.  This year for the girls is a little different because Portal hasn’t normally been up to playing this game so it was never a double-header. The Portal varsity girls team has been...

Swainsboro posted a narrow 24-17 win over Quitman Brooks County in a Georgia high school football matchup on Dec. 1.

Calling all seniors and those who love them! We want you to know: The Adults 50+ Program at Bulloch County Recreation and Parks is having a percentage night at Surcheros on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Mark your calendars and schedule yourself for this special event! Come join us -- you won't have to cook dinner, and you'll support a great cause at the same time! This event will benefit the Adult 50+ program in several different ways. Help fund the variety of activities they have to offer at the recreation center. This Includes a monthly Field Trip, weekly BINGO, Scrabble and Canasta, and special classes like line-dancing, chair yoga, strengthening, and much more. 10% of all proceeds that night will benefit the Senior Adult 50+ Program at the Bulloch County Recreation and Parks Department. Learn more about what they offer HERE. Surcheros is located at 885 Archway Dr, Statesboro, GA, near the Walmart Neighborhood Market.   

A Louisville, Ga. driver was arrested Thursday after driving his Honda Civic around law enforcement officers during a Christmas Parde in Cordele.

HOUSTON — Former Georgia Southern head coach Willie Fritz has been named the new head coach at Houston. Fritz, who led the Eagles for two seasons, was most recently the head coach at Tulane. Before taking the Tulane job, Fritz coached Georgia Southern from 2014-15, posting a 17-7 record. He would lead the Eagles to the 2014 Sun Belt Conference title and the teams first bowl appearance in 2015.