The Georgia Virtue - Bulloch

State Senator Billy Hickman and county commission candidate Nick Newkirk addressed the Bulloch County Republican Party Saturday morning.

Hickman, Newkirk Address Bulloch County Republican Party • The Georgia Virtue State Senator Billy Hickman and county commission candidate Nick Newkirk addressed the Bulloch County Republican Party Saturday morning. - Bulloch Local News

While Georgians watch their income tax obligations decrease, could state leaders eliminate the burden altogether?

Analysis: Is eliminating Georgia’s income tax feasible? • The Georgia Virtue While Georgians watch their income tax obligations decrease, could state leaders eliminate the burden altogether? - State Politics

Bulloch Co. Jail Booking & Incident Report – June 10, 2024

Bulloch Co. Jail Booking & Incident Report – 06/10/24 • The Georgia Virtue Bulloch Booking Report 06/10/24 details arrests from Bulloch Co., Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal, Register, and the Georgia State Patrol.

Early voting begins Monday for the runoff election on June 18th.
In Bulloch County, just one race will appear on the ballot.

Early Voting for June 18th Runoff Election Begins Monday in Bulloch County • The Georgia Virtue Early voting begins Monday for the runoff election on June 18th. In Bulloch County, just one race will appear on the ballot. - Bulloch Local Government

Not as hot today.🌤️
Afternoon storms could bring a little trouble ⛈️

Tomorrow's Forecast (Monday, 6/10): Sunny with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon/evening. Some of these storms may produce damaging wind gusts. Find your local forecast at weather.gov/chs

Early Voting for the June 18th Runoff Election is THIS WEEK.
If you voted in the REPUBLICAN PRIMARY on May 21st, you can vote in the runoff between Nick Newkirk & Jappy Stringer, both of whom are vying for the Bulloch County Commission seat in District 2C.

M-F this week @ the County Annex (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Election Day is Tuesday, June 18th!

*If you voted in the Democratic Primary or voted on the Nonpartisan ballot, you cannot vote in this runoff election.

Early voting begins this week for the runoff election between Nick Newkirk & Jappy Stringer in District 2C.

Learn about the candidates before you head to the polls

(Please note: Stringer does not appear on TGV as he did not respond to multiple requests for an interview)

Candidate Spotlight: Nick Newkirk - Bulloch Co. Board of Commissioners - 2C • The Georgia Virtue Candidate profile & questionnaire on Nick Newkirk - Bulloch County Board of Commissioners 2C - Bulloch 2024 Elections

"A drug dealer on average will kill, during that person's life, 500 people. Unless you have a death penalty."

Trump says death sentences for dealers will solve U.S. drug problem • The Georgia Virtue "A drug dealer on average will kill, during that person's life, 500 people. Unless you have a death penalty." - National Politics

🚧The road closures will begin July 8th and will be continuous until completion in October.

Langston Chapel & Harville Road to Be Closed for 90 Days, Detour Planned • The Georgia Virtue The road closures will begin July 8th and will be continuous until completion in October. - Bulloch Local News

The road closures will begin July 8th and will be continuous until completion in October.

Langston Chapel & Harville Road to Be Closed for 90 Days, Detour Planned • The Georgia Virtue The road closures will begin July 8th and will be continuous until completion in October. - Bulloch Local News

Here's what's on deck this week at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library:

Library Events for the week of June 10 - June 15:

Monday, June 10th:
- Senior Mandala @ 10:30am
- Anime Club @ 5pm (Ages 12+)

Tuesday, June 11th:
- Baby Time @ 10am (Ages 1- 12 months)
- Adult Mandala @ 11am (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, June 12th:
- Toddler Cave Storytime @ 11am (Ages 1-5)
- Kids Bear Story & Craft @ 3pm (Ages 6-11)

Thursday, June 13th:
- PERFORMER: September Cardiff @ 10:30am (All ages)
- Teen Mandala @ 4pm (Ages 12-18)

Friday, June 14th:
- Farm Bureau Dairy Story & Activities @ 2PM [LIMITED SPOTS - Registration required]

Saturday, June 15th:
- Summer Adventure Bingo @ 2pm (All ages)

Saturday - June 15th!

One week from today! Contact Coach Brantley Spence or Les Spence to sign up!

Update on roundabout at Langston Chapel & Harville Road:

Next week at the library 📚

You won’t want to miss September Cardiff’s Adventures with SnowGran at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library on Thursday, June 13th at 10:30 AM! All ages are welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1001117334716542/

Kemp vetoed a measure that would have required the Technical College System of Georgia to offer tuition-free commercial driver's license training programs for veterans.

Georgia lawmakers fail to fund tuition-free CDL programs for veterans • The Georgia Virtue Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed a measure that would have required the Technical College System of Georgia to offer tuition-free commercial driver's license training programs for veterans. - State Politics

Ogeechee Riverkeeper filed a letter of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and others for not completing required steps and overlooking water supply concerns during the permitting process of the Hyundai Megasite.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper to Sue Army Corps of Engineers Over Hyundai Megasite • The Georgia Virtue Ogeechee Riverkeeper filed a letter of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and others for not completing required steps and overlooking water supply concerns during the permitting process of the Hyundai Megasite. - South Georgia Local News

The FCC currently prohibits the use of cell phone “jammers,” and that prohibition extends to state and local governments.

Yet in prisons and jails throughout the country, contraband cell phones are being used to plan and orchestrate violent attacks and other criminal activity.

Georgia AG Wants Federal Action on Cell Phone Jammers for Prisons, Jails • The Georgia Virtue The FCC currently prohibits the use of cell phone “jammers,” and that prohibition extends to state and local governments. Yet in prisons and jails throughout the country, contraband cell phones are being used to plan and orchestrate violent attacks and other criminal activity. - State Politics

“People. Purpose. Action. Growing ourselves to grow others.”

Together We Soar Campaign surpasses $100 million milestone • The Georgia Virtue “People. Purpose. Action. Growing ourselves to grow others.” - Georgia Southern

June 6, 2024 Booking & Incident Report

Bulloch Co. Jail Booking & Incident Report – 06/06/24 • The Georgia Virtue Bulloch Booking Report 06/06/24 details arrests from Bulloch Co., Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal, Register, and the Georgia State Patrol.

Bulloch County Board of Education Regular Session Board Meeting Agenda for the Thursday, June 6 @ 6:30 p.m.

The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia paused the election interference case against Donald Trump until it can review a lower court’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the case.

Appeals court pauses Trump's case to review if DA can stay on • The Georgia Virtue The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia paused the election interference case against Donald Trump until it can review a lower court’s ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the case. - Uncategorized

Bulloch Co. Jail Booking & Incident Report – 06/05/24

Bulloch Co. Jail Booking & Incident Report – 06/05/24 • The Georgia Virtue Bulloch Booking Report 06/05/24 details arrests from Bulloch Co., Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal, Register, and the Georgia State Patrol.

Thursday:

The City of Statesboro Water Department will be conducting a hydrant flow test on North Main Street on Thursday, June 6th, at 10:00 p.m. The department will also be flushing a few additional hydrants in the vicinity of the test to help prevent discolored water from entering homes and businesses. If you experience discolored water, run your taps with cold water for about five minutes or until the water runs clear. During this time, if you need additional assistance, you can contact the after-hours answering service at 912.764.0693. Thank you for your cooperation.

Enjoy the start of summer in Statesboro with these exciting events happening this week!🏖🌅

"Georgia's protections for property owners in civil forfeiture cases are already some of the weakest in the nation, and they were at risk of being watered down even further by the lower courts," the attorney said.

Group says ruling mandates government follow forfeiture statute • The Georgia Virtue "Georgia's protections for property owners in civil forfeiture cases are already some of the weakest in the nation, and they were at risk of being watered down even further by the lower courts," the attorney said. - Courts

🚴 Heads up for Friday & Saturday:

The 2024 Bike Ride Across Georgia (brag) will take place this week. The riders will be in Bulloch County Friday afternoon and Saturday morning as they make their way to Savannah. They will be camping overnight at the RAC at GSU.

The riders will leave Swainsboro starting Friday morning at 7:00. They will enter Bulloch County on Pleasant Hill Rd. and take the following route to the RAC at GSU.
Pleasant Hill Rd.
Highway 80
Rest stop at Pepper Jacks
Portal-Metter Rd
Westside Rd
Highpoint Rd
Country Club Rd
Cypress Lake Rd
AJ Riggs Rd
Gateway Blvd to JC Cannady
Cross Hwy 301 S to Langston Chapel
Old Register Rd to the RAC at GSU

Saturday – 7:00 AM
Leave the RAC and ride through GSU to Fair Rd.
Gentilly Rd. to the S&S Greenway
S&S Greenway to the roundabout at Burkhalter / Rushing Rd
Burkhalter
Magnolia Ch. Rd
C***o Rd.
Brooklet-Leefield
Stilson-Leefield
Hwy 119 to the Effingham Co. Line

The estimated theft is currently at approximately $15,000 but could increase as the investigation and financial audit continues.

Sale City Clerk Arrested for Theft • The Georgia Virtue The GBI has arrested and charged Kelly Hancock with one felony count of theft by taking by a fiduciary. - Local Gov't Around GA

Most recent health & restaurant inspections for Bulloch & surrounding counties.

Bulloch Health & Restaurant Inspections - May 19-31, 2024 • The Georgia Virtue These are the most recent Bulloch Health & Restaurant Inspections - May 19-31, 2024 as reported by the Department of Health.

"There are real people paying for Plant Vogtle, people who cannot afford the resulting high electric bills that should never have happened," the report concluded. "The authors of this report urge other states not to follow in Georgia's footsteps."

Report: 'Vogtle would never have happened in a competitive business environment' • The Georgia Virtue "There are real people paying for Plant Vogtle, people who cannot afford the resulting high electric bills that should never have happened," the report concluded. "The authors of this report urge other states not to follow in Georgia's footsteps." - State News

An ethics complaint was filed against a Guyton city councilman and is now before the city’s ethics committee for consideration.

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Guyton City Councilman for Soliciting Money for Endorsement • The Georgia Virtue An ethics complaint was filed against a Guyton city councilman and is now before the city’s ethics committee for consideration. - South Georgia Local Government