Southeast Georgia Road Work... Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory  SOUTHEAST GA - Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia.  As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, April 27 through Friday, May 3.    All work subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers.    Traffic interruptions are listed below by interstates, categories, and counties.    Interstate 95      I-95                                                      McIntosh County    Young Swamp Creek (MP 59.6) to Liberty County Line (MP 66.4)                          Asphalt Resurfacing   Nightly Lane Closures 7pm - 6am   Starting 2/8/2024 - 8/31/2024    I-95                                                      Camden County     Laurel Island Pkwy...

Two community baby showers are taking place in Statesboro this spring. The first event is this Saturday, April 27, 2024, and the next one is Saturday, May 4, 2024. Both events are free and will offer expecting parents or resources, information, and lots of giveaways to help them welcome their new additions to the community.  Restoring the Breach and Amerigroup, Inc. are hosting a free community baby shower on April 27, 2024 at the Russell Union Ballroom on the Georgia Southern University campus from 11am to 2pm. Participants can register here for more information or email info@restoringthebreach.org. The Russell Union Ballroom is located at 85 Georgia Ave., Statesboro, GA, 30458.  Then, on May 4th, Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch and South Georgia Healthy Start are partnering to host a Bump and Beyond Community Baby Shower. The event will focus on providing information about maternal health while providing free food, resources, and giveaways. This event will be held in the community room of the Statesboro-Bulloch Regional Library from 10am to 1pm. For more information, see the event page here.   

Georgia Southern University’s Alumni Association recognized the highest levels of achievement and service among the University’s alumni during the 2024 Alumni Awards ceremony, held at The Foxhall in Statesboro on April 19.  “Today, we recognize alumni who exemplify the values and very best of our University,” stated Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. “We are proud that our network is now more than 147,000 strong and growing, and with each success, our reputation as a University is strengthened. Georgia Southern is an exceptional place to be right now. The excitement for the future and the belief that you all have in our...

The Georgia Southern men's golf team fired a final-round 285 to charge up the leaderboard on the final day of the Sun Belt Championship, but fell just short of making the top four to advance to match play at Annandale Golf Club. Led by a top-10 finish from Parker Claxton, the Eagles concluded play at +18 for the three rounds to place seventh. In Monday's opening round, freshman Brycen Jones led the Eagles with a 74 which put him in a tie for 15th place. The highlight of his round was an eagle on the par-5 fifth hole. Parker Claxton (75),...

East Georgia State College (EGSC) will hold its Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the gymnasium on the EGSC Swainsboro campus. Family and friends of the graduates and community members are all invited to attend the event. The speaker for the ceremony will be EGSC Professor Johnna Eaton. Professor Johnna Eaton is a Swainsboro native and an honor graduate of Swainsboro High School. She attended Georgia Southern University, majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science. Johnna earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Georgia Southern University making her a...

Morris State Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: MBLU) (the “Company”), the parent of Morris Bank (the “Bank”), this week announced the declaration and payment of a stock dividend, effective April 23, 2024. The Company paid a dividend of four additional shares for every share owned by a shareholder. Following the dividend, each shareholder as of the record date of the dividend holds five times the number of shares he or she held immediately prior to the record date for the dividend. “Our book value and earnings per share have been higher than many of our peers since the time that our stock began to trade...

In observance of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, a local religious group in the Statesboro community is announcing their annual Public Reading of God’s Word on the Courthouse Lawn for 2024.  Starting on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at 1pm and ending on Saturday, May 4th at 1pm, everyone is invited to join in for this special time of prayer and reading God’s Word. Prior to the reading on Wednesday (around 12:30), the Boro Community Choir will perform on the Courthouse steps, which organizers say will add to the beauty and reverence of the event. Community Prayer Walk (Jericho Walk) The observation...

In a powerful tribute on Monday, April 22, 2024, Ginger Rutledge Gregory shared the moving story of her father, Robert Lee Rutledge, and his time in the service during WWII, where he ultimately gave his life. Through glimpses of her childhood memories—visiting him in Fort McClellan, Alabama, checking the mail each day for letters from him, and watching her mother and grandparents endure their tragic loss, remaining steadfast as they honored his memory with their lives—those present at the April Bulloch County Historical Society meeting had the rare opportunity to relive history through Mrs. Gregory’s accounts. Fond family memories in Lumpkin, Georgia Her story was shared as...

Damon Mullis, executive director and riverkeeper for Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK), traveled to Washington, DC, last week to engage with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and legislators regarding the critical issue of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulation. Mullis expressed gratitude for the recent efforts made by the EPA and lawmakers in establishing new regulations concerning PFAS levels in drinking water. During his visit, Mullis commended the EPA and legislators for taking the initial steps in addressing PFAS contamination. He emphasized the significance of these regulations as a foundational measure in safeguarding public health. However, Mullis underscored the urgent need for further action, particularly...

March 14, 1964 - April 24, 2024 It is with sadness, that we the staff of Hill's Mortuary, Inc., announce the passing of Mr. David Earl Yates, Jr., who entered rest, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his residence, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice and his family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family at this time. His celebration of life services will be announced at a later date. Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.   To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. David Earl Yates Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

December 22, 1948 ~ April 24, 2024 (age 75) Ms. Jeannette Pryor, age 75, of Statesboro, GA., transitioned to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at East Georgia Medical Regional Center. She attended the Bulloch County Public School System and retired from Statesboro Janitorial of Statesboro, GA. Jeannette enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish her memories with her son, Jerry (Dories) Pryor of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren, Roger Gamble, Christina Riley and Jerivonna Pryor; great-grandchild, Alexis Gamble; sister, Barbara Lonon; brother, Hubert Pryor and a host of other relatives and friends. Walk-through viewing will be...

November 13, 1947 - April 25, 2024 Mr. Frank Lee Smith, age 76, died on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at Camillia Health and Rehab in Claxton, GA. Frank was born on November 13th 1947 to the late Arthur Smith and Minnie Brown Smith and grew up in Lyons, GA and Collins, GA. Frank worked for 48 years as a truck driver and 5 years as a police officer with the City of Portal. He was a member of the Rusty Relics Tractor Club and loved classic cars, was known by many as a cowboy, was a licensed minister and former deacon....