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Residents in Statesboro are raising alarms over a proposed housing development, fearing it could worsen stormwater issues and flooding in their community.

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Statesboro residents voice stormwater concerns at housing development meeting
Residents urge city accountability for stormwater runoff from new housing development on Beasley Road.
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February 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Get ready, Statesboro! This weekend, "Downtown Live" kicks off with food trucks and music, while the beloved Art Fest brings creativity to Sweetheart Circle!

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Sacramento hosts Downtown Live and Art Fest this weekend
Sacramento kicks off Downtown Live with food trucks and music alongside Art Fest events.
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April 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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A proposed 17.24-acre development for senior and workforce housing near Fox Lake faces major hurdles due to traffic and wetlands concerns, prompting the council to pause for further study.

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Council defers Zara Road multifamily rezoning after staff traffic, wetlands concerns
A developer seeking rezoning for a 17.24‑acre two‑phase workforce housing and senior development near Zara Road asked for approval but staff flagged wetlands and traffic access; the council deferred the request to Nov. 17 to allow a traffic study and GDOT coordination.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Statesboro council has rejected a proposed property tax hike that would have raised rates by 34%, opting instead to draw from reserves to tackle a $1.4M budget shortfall.

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Statesboro council rejects proposed millage hike after public outcry, opts to use fund balance
After a city manager presentation and an hour of public comment, Statesboro council voted to keep the city millage at 8.625 and cover a roughly $1.4M shortfall from fund balance rather than cut positions or adopt the proposed 9.6 mills.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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Statesboro is set to enhance the Blue Mountain Multiuse Trail with a groundbreaking $1.65 million grant, paving the way for exciting new developments!

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Statesboro staff say $1.65M grant will fund Blue Mountain trail improvements; additional task orders expected
City staff reported a $1.65 million transportation‑alternative grant for the Blue Mountain Multiuse Trail and described follow‑on task orders totaling about $1.7 million of design/construction work, with some local matching funds anticipated.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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Statesboro is exploring a potential data center that could bring in nearly $22 million in tax revenue and create jobs, but strict safeguards are on the table!

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City manager outlines research, safeguards and fiscal estimates as Statesboro considers data‑center land use
City Manager Charles Penny briefed the council on staff research into potential data‑center development, describing ordinance safeguards (closed‑loop water, decommissioning, sound study), a recommended office land use for a 26‑acre Brookholt Road parcel, and 10‑year fiscal projections for local revenues and costs.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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The Statesboro City Council made significant moves on October 18, including a major rezoning approval and a controversial surveillance contract worth over $1 million.

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Votes and actions at a glance: Statesboro City Council, Oct. 18, 2026
Key council actions: approval of Burke Hall Road rezoning with staff conditions; approval of a five-year Flock Safety contract ($1,147,500 total); approval of variances for downtown reuse and a consulting business; equipment purchase approved and tax-rate hearings scheduled.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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The Statesboro City Council has approved a controversial $1.1 million contract for surveillance technology, sparking intense public debate over privacy rights and taxpayer costs.

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Statesboro council extends five-year Flock Safety contract amid public concern over privacy and costs
Council approved a five-year extension of a surveillance contract with Flock Safety—$229,500 per year, $1,147,500 total—covering 54 license-plate readers and roughly two square miles of gunshot-detection coverage, despite public objections about privacy and long-term costs.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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The Statesboro City Council's recent approval of a controversial rezoning for a 26.49-acre parcel has sparked a heated debate among residents, environmental advocates, and developers alike.

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Statesboro council approves rezoning for 26.5-acre Burke Hall Road parcel after contentious hearing
After a lengthy public hearing in which residents raised concerns about water, noise, property values and procedural issues, the Statesboro City Council voted to rezone a 26.49-acre Burke Hall Road parcel from R4 (high-density residential) to Office/Business with staff conditions; a special-use permit and additional technical studies will still be required.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Statesboro City is set to enhance Burkhalter Road with a new design project, thanks to a partnership that slashes costs by 50%!

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Statesboro council authorizes negotiations with Kim McCorn & Associates for Burkhalter Road design
Council authorized staff to negotiate with Kim McCorn and Associates Incorporated for engineering design services on the Burkhalter Road transportation improvement project; staff said four firms responded to the request for qualifications and Bullock County will cover 50% of the design cost.
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August 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Statesboro is set to transform its community with a $1.6 million grant for the "Creek on the Blue Mile" multi-use trail project, paving the way for enhanced transportation and air quality!

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Statesboro accepts $1.6 million transportation grant for Blue Mile multi‑use trail design
Council accepted Resolution 2026-34 to accept a $1,600,000 transportation alternatives/congestion mitigation/air quality grant to fund design work for the Creek on the Blue Mile multi‑use trail; staff noted the grant requires local participation.
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July 27, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Statesboro City Council just greenlit a $708,000 FEMA grant for a crucial hydrologic study that could help combat flooding and enhance transportation projects in the area!

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Statesboro approves FEMA-funded Little Lot Creek study and several engineering contracts
Council approved proceeding with a FEMA subrecipient grant to fund a hydrologic study of Little Lot Creek and approved not-to-exceed professional services contracts, including Atlas Technical Consultants ($645,552.50) and Peyton Dawson Consulting Engineers ($256,750) for design and program management work.
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July 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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Statesboro City is taking a bold step to ease the financial burden on homeowners by shifting some sewer lateral repairs to the city, promising to cut costs and streamline the process for residents.

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Statesboro council advances ordinance shifting some sewer-lateral repair work to city
On July 7, 2026 Statesboro City held first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 to amend Chapter 82 and move responsibility for opening the public right-of-way and certain street repairs to the city, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket costs for single‑family properties with failing laterals.
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July 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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The Statesboro City Council has taken a bold step by approving a $915,420 design contract for Memorial Park, repurposing funds to overcome project delays and ensure the community's vision comes to life.

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Council okays $915,420 Memorial Park design contract, repurposes ARPA/grant funds to meet spending deadlines
Council approved a $915,420 contract with EMC Engineering Services for Memorial Park design, funded by repurposed ARPA/state grant funds after project delays; staff warned of deadlines and the need to encumber funds promptly.
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June 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Big changes are coming to Tilman Road as the Statesboro City Council approves a mixed-use development plan that could transform the university district!

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Council approves Georgia Southern Foundation rezoning for mixed‑use project near Tilman Road
The Statesboro Mayor and City Council approved a zoning map amendment allowing the Georgia Southern University Foundation to rezone ~13.505 acres from exempt to Mixed Use (MX). Staff required a traffic study and other conditions before construction permits may be issued.
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June 17, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Statesboro's proposed FY2027 budget of over $111 million is focused on maintenance, public safety, and a controversial 2.129-mill tax increase to support fire funding after the county's district dissolution.

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Statesboro staff presents FY2027 budget with $111.3M total and recommends 2.129‑mill increase
City staff presented the FY2027 maintenance budget on June 2: $111.316 million total operating and capital funds, a proposed 2.129 mill increase to cover increased transfers to the fire fund after the county dissolved a fire district, and no new personnel recommended.
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June 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Statesboro's City Council just passed a controversial ordinance that could reshape the future of tech facilities in the city, but residents are raising serious concerns about the environmental impact and local control.

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Statesboro approves data‑center zoning ordinance after hours of public comment, 3–1
After a lengthy public hearing on June 2, Statesboro’s mayor and council adopted an ordinance creating zoning and special‑use rules for data and technology facilities, limiting maximum footprints to 50 acres and preserving the council’s right to approve or deny any proposed facility.
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June 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Residents are sounding the alarm over a controversial ICE agreement that could impact local policing and raise concerns about racial profiling.

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Residents raise alarm over Statesboro’s 287(g) agreement; police chief says deputization not yet in effect
Public commenters criticized Statesboro’s February 287(g) agreement with ICE; Police Chief Dan Broadhead said the city signed to comply with state law, three officers were assigned to training but none have completed deputization, and the agreement’s practical status may change as personnel depart.
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June 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The Statesboro City Council just approved major land-use changes, including variances for a new Kroger project and a restaurant, paving the way for exciting developments in our community!

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Statesboro council approves variances, rezoning, contracts and grant applications
On May 19 the council approved multiple land‑use requests (two variances for a grocery‑anchored project, a rezoning for Billair States Estates, and sign variances for Academy Sports), awarded city contracts and authorized grant and bond actions; most motions passed by unanimous voice vote.
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May 26, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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Statesboro is facing a staggering $4 million budget gap after the county's abrupt end of a fire-service agreement, and city officials are scrambling for solutions that could impact jobs and services.

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Statesboro faces roughly $4 million budget gap after county ends fire‑district arrangement
City Manager told council the county's decision to end a long‑standing fire‑service arrangement created an estimated $4 million impact; options discussed included a one‑year millage increase, cutting roughly 60 general‑fund positions, or a large reserve drawdown. Council opposed mass layoffs and directed staff to pursue alternatives.
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May 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Statesboro's council is taking a stand on data centers, limiting their size and addressing public concerns over power usage and noise—what's next for the city?

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Statesboro council advances stricter data‑center rules after public concern
At first reading on May 19, the Statesboro council moved a revised ordinance forward that removes authorization for hyperscale data centers, caps large facilities at 50 acres, and adds environmental and noise controls after extended public comment about power, water and surveillance.
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May 25, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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The Statesboro City Council just made major moves, from approving an alcohol license for a new downtown restaurant to significant budget amendments and contracts that will reshape the community!

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Statesboro council approves alcohol license, budget amendment and multiple contracts
At its May 4 meeting, the Statesboro City Council approved a consent agenda, granted an alcohol license for a new eatery, adopted Resolution 2026-18 (second amendment to the FY2026 budget), and awarded several contracts including probation services, a landfill floor replacement, and Reno Drive roadway work.
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May 9, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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The City of Statesboro faces a daunting challenge as it navigates a potential $2.7 million funding loss for fire services amid legal uncertainties surrounding new fees.

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Statesboro pauses on fire service fee as council weighs legal risk after county funding change
City staff outlined a $2.7 million funding loss after the county dissolved the fire district and presented the fire service fee as a potential revenue option; legal counsel warned of refund-judgment risk cited in Chatham County cases and council agreed to finish the study and hold implementation pending legal protections.
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April 8, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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The Statesboro City Council just greenlit a $272,821 boost for the exciting Hop Atomica redevelopment, promising to transform downtown with a vibrant new distillery, brewery, and restaurant!

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Council approves $272,821 downtown TAD award to Hop Atomica; several routine votes pass
The Statesboro City Council approved a $272,821 Tax Allocation District award to help fund private infrastructure at the Hop Atomica redevelopment and cleared a slate of routine items including a low-volume alcohol license, grant recertification and a $109,320 change order for sewer repairs.
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March 4, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Statesboro officials are proposing a new fire service fee to fill a $4 million budget gap, affecting both residential and commercial properties—how will this impact your wallet?

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Statesboro officials outline proposed fire service fee to cover about half the fire budget
City officials and a consultant presented a proposed fire service fee that would raise roughly $4 million a year (about 50% of the department’s budget), described a hybrid square-foot/acreage rate (1¢ per sq ft residential, 2¢ per sq ft commercial), outlined credits and caps, and urged public input before a council decision expected before July 1.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM