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In today's newsletter:

  • How could Statesboro’s fire funding decision affect your future tax bill?
  • What investigators say happened in the deadly East Parrish Street crash
  • How did Statesboro’s hospital rank on Forbes’ new Top Hospitals list?

Also on today's calendar: Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport meeting and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Statesboro moves forward with Phase 2 of Fire Service Fee Study as funding gap widens (griceconnect.com) — Statesboro officials have approved moving into Phase 2 of a Fire Service Fee Study, laying the groundwork for a major 2026 decision on how to fund the city’s fire department. Consultants say rising costs and a widening funding gap may require either a higher millage rate or a new fire service fee, and the next phase will build detailed rate models and include extensive public outreach.
   

2. Woman killed by commercial truck in Statesboro (wsav.com) — A 57-year-old Statesboro woman died Wednesday morning after a commercial truck struck her as she crossed East Parrish Street in a marked crosswalk, according to Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the truck had a green light and the pedestrian signal showed “don’t walk” when she entered the roadway. Authorities are still investigating the fatal crash.
   

3. 11 GA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro has earned a four-star spot on Forbes’ new 2026 Top Hospitals list, putting it among the best-rated facilities in Georgia. The ranking weighs outcomes, best practices, value and patient experience, and includes 11 hospitals statewide that met Forbes’ high performance benchmarks.
   

4. Police Report - 12/10/25 (statesboroherald.com) — Local law enforcement logged several arrests involving Statesboro residents, including wanted-person cases and traffic-related charges, along with drug and DUI offenses from nearby communities. Statesboro police and fire each handled dozens of calls Monday, while Bulloch County EMS responded to multiple accidents and medical emergencies. The 911 center also reported numerous hang-ups and mutual-aid calls to neighboring counties.
   

5. Langston Chapel 8th-grade class gets visit from Statesboro mayor Johnathan McCollar answers questions, shares his vision for city (statesboroherald.com) — Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar recently visited Langston Chapel Middle School’s 8th graders, answering their questions about education, leadership, and his path into politics. He highlighted youth-focused programs like the Statesboro Youth Council, Village Builders, and Youth Connect, and shared an optimistic vision for a fast-growing city that aims to keep more young residents living and working locally.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • SHS Wrestling @ Vidalia HS Onion City Invitational
    Vidalia High School , 901 North St W , Vidalia
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • SHS Varsity Basketball @ Glenn Hills
    Glenn Hills High School , 2840 Glenn Hills Dr , Augusta
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport meeting
    Statesboro Bulloch County Airport , 601 Statesboro Airport Blvd , Statesboro
    12:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Celtic Angels Christmas
    Emma Kelly Theater , 35 E Main St , Statesboro
    7:30 pm

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