September 11, 2026- 4:00 P.M.

Routine Hydrant Testing

The Statesboro Water Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing from Sunday, September 13th through Friday, September 18th, between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. During hydrant testing, city water customers in the testing area may experience low water pressure or water discoloration in their homes or buildings. Affected areas:
- Zetterower Road from North Main Street to Highway 80
- Westlake Drive
- Duke Road
- Lanier Road
- Jef Road

What to do if you have discolored water? You should start by flushing your cold water lines. It is recommended to start flushing your water lines with an outside water spigot if you have one or a faucet without a screen. Run the water until clear or for about 15 minutes, then move into the lowest floors in your home or business, turning on each faucet one at a time until the water is clear, then move to the upper floors and repeat the process. You should also flush your refrigerator's water lines. It is also recommended not to use discolored water to do laundry because your clothes can become stained.

For further assistance, call the city's Public Utilities Department at (912) 764-0693.



August 27, 2026- 10:30 A.M.

Millage Rate Increase Hearings

The City of Statesboro has tentatively adopted a millage rate that will require an increase in property taxes by 33.98 percent.

All citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase, which will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 50 East Main Street, on September 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and September 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 9.600 mills, an increase of 2.435 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 7.165 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $255,000 is approximately $243.50 and the proposed tax increase for a non-homestead property with a fair market value of $375,000 is approximately $365.25.


2026 Five Year History

 

August 12, 2026- 4:30 P.M.

Street Closure- Max Lockwood Drive

Beginning August 17, Max Lockwood Drive will close for approximately 14 weeks to allow for major infrastructure upgrades, including drainage improvements, new curb and gutter, sidewalk construction, utility upgrades, and full reconstruction of the roadway pavement.

Honey Bowen Building, Playground & Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Access via the new entrance on Fair Road, just south of the Honey Bowen Building. Overflow parking is available in the grass area adjacent to the existing parking lot south of the building.

Restaurants & Shopping Center (adjacent to Max Lockwood Drive)
Access via the existing parking lot entrance/exit on Fair Road.

Questions?
Contact the City of Statesboro Engineering Department:
912-764-0655
engineering@statesboroga.gov

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