Blake Williams

2 days ago | griceconnect.com | Blake Williams

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce brought its “Georgia 2050” initiative to Statesboro on Tuesday, June 3, holding a regional forum at Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center. The event focused on long-term planning around economic development, workforce needs, and public health as Georgia prepares for significant population growth over the next two decades.

2 days ago | dodgerblue.com | Blake Williams

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to complete a comeback victory against the New York Mets behind the bat of Max Muncy, but it was his error that contributed to putting them behind in the game. After the Dodgers jumped ahead 4-1, the Mets rallied and took a 5-4 lead in the fifth inning. They were aided when Muncy was unable to field a ground ball from Starling Marte for what would have been at least the second out of the inning and likely a double play.

2 days ago | dodgerblue.com | Blake Williams

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted a dual immersion story time and Q&A discussion panel for their LA Reads program at Dunsmore Elementary School featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto participated for the second season in a row, reading a story from Japanese-author Hayao Miyazaki and answering questions from the students. “We did this last year and this year, and I’m very thankful to be given this opportunity,” Yamamoto said through his interpreter.

2 days ago | griceconnect.com | Blake Williams

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, voted 4-3 to deny a controversial rezoning request that would have allowed a 59-lot residential subdivision on Highway 119 Connector, marking a rare instance where the board rejected a staff-backed recommendation. Chairman David Bennett broke a 3-3 tie, siding with residents who voiced concerns about school overcrowding, infrastructure strain, and the loss of rural character in the community.

2 days ago | griceconnect.com | Blake Williams

The Statesboro City Council held a packed agenda at its June 3 meeting, highlighted by a public hearing on the city’s proposed FY2026 budget, the announcement of key staff promotions, and community efforts to support families grieving the loss of two local children. City Manager Charles Penny presented the FY2026 budget proposal during a public hearing, describing the $64.7 million plan as a fiscally cautious yet forward-looking response to a post-ARPA funding environment.