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Arrest made in the death of a 2-year-old in Statesboro
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - An arrest has been made in the death investigation of a 2-year-old. The Statesboro Police Department released a statement regarding the death from June 14, 2020. Nearly four years later, Dorothy Deshay Johnson, has been arrested in connection to the death. On June 14th, 2020, Statesboro...
GDOT proposes traffic circle at Fair Road/Bypass intersection, Council supports
The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing to construct a roundabout at the intersection of SR 67/Fair Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway, as well as medians between the signalized intersections on Fair Road. Multiple safety concerns were highlighted in the Road Safety Audit conducted by an independent, multidisciplinary team of experts, who drafted designs that the city is considered to implement to remediate the issues. John Washington, Director of Public Works and Engineering for the City of Statesboro, presented the GDOT suggestions from the Roadway Safety Audit at the May 21, 2024 work session. The introduction of a two-lane traffic circle at the...
Burke County’s ‘Operation Heat Wave’ results in multiple traffic stops, arrests
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On Friday May 31st, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted concentrated patrols to curb criminal activity in various neighborhoods to kick off the start of summer. The following is a result of the operation: […]
'Real-time' municipal development maps launched on City of Statesboro website
With around 3,250 housing units and numerous commercial properties in varying phases of construction, the need for a central information source has risen to the attention of the City of Statesboro's department of Planning & Development, which has responded with the creation of the “real-time” map in collaboration with Central Services. "The map categories were based on the phase of development for each project. Projects of a specific type (Residential or Commercial) really have the same processes, so this will allow our residents and stakeholders from the development community to get a better idea of where development pressure is throughout the...
A Statesboro farm is dominating the citrus industry
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Citrus crops continue to expand across Georgia. Franklin’s Citrus farm in Statesboro expects this summer to be full of business as the farm expands alongside high demand in the state. Franklin’s is known as the oldest citrus farm from eastern Georgia all the way to Jacksonville Florida.
GSU names Valdosta natives to Spring 2024 Dean’s List
VALDOSTA – Georgia Southern University recently recognized Valdosta residents for earning a spot on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,460 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
Lindsey Breaux: Inspiring leadership in communication sciences and disorders
Lindsey Breaux is from the coastal town of Beaufort, South Carolina. For most of her life, she’s kept herself busy. She discovered her passion for service and helping those with communication disorders early in her educational career. “I’ve always been gravitating to that field,” she said. “My sister had friends over who had a younger sibling who had autism. When my sister and her friend played, I would play with her younger brother. There was something there that really drew me to him.” Like many in her graduating class, Breaux wasn’t afforded a high school graduation due to the pandemic. After a virtual...
Georgia Southern announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
STATESBORO, GA (06/07/2024)– Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,460 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
Austin's Law aiming to curb rise in fentanyl related deaths
Austin’s Law was put into effect on April 31st. The purpose is to press serious penalties on those involved in fentanyl related deaths, aiming to curb the alarming rise in opioid-related fatalities. The Burke County Sheriff’s arrest was the first one in the state of Georgia under the new...
Hikers on Afton Mountain gifted Trail magic
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hikers trekking across the Appalachian Trail were gifted with a little trail magic on Friday, June 7. There was fruit, pasta, water, and more waiting at the top of Afton Mountain for those passing through. Members of the Appalachian Long Distance Association set up the goods,...
Erk Russell Classic returns to Paulson Stadium in August
STATESBORO, Ga. — The date is set for one of the most anticipated high school football events in Southeast Georgia. The annual Erk Russell Classic will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 17. Benedictine, Bulloch Academy, Portal, and Rabun-Gap will all play in the annual football games at Allen E....
Statesboro police seek armed robbery suspect
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – Statesboro police are looking for a man caught on camera robbing a store at gunpoint Monday night. It happened just before 11 p.m. at the Five Points store on Northside Drive. In the surveillance video, you can see a man run into the store and seemingly demand money out of the […]
“Long road to recovery” GSP Trooper recovering following serious head-on crash
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – On Friday, May 31st, at 11:09 p.m , a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Trooper was headed east on Riverwatch Parkway near mile marker 3.5, when he was struck head-on by a Toyota 4Runner that was traveling in the wrong direction. The trooper sustained serious injuries and had to be extricated from the […]
After ATF raid, Burke County business owner has parole hearing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A parole revocation hearing is set Wednesday for a Burke County man whose auto shop was raided by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. News 12 was at the federal courthouse Wednesday morning when Daniel Cates arrived for the hearing:. Magistrate Judge Brian...
Tormenta FC team remembers player killed in hit-and-run
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – Torment FC soccer team is remembering one of their own, holding a bowling fundraiser for the Carter Payne Foundation. Carter Payne was killed in a hit-and-run on Fair Road in Statesboro in 2022. “Carter Payne is in many ways the soul of Tormenta FC,” said Darin Van Tassell, the owner […]
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