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Speaker Jon Burns announces 2025 Legislative Priority: Protecting access to IVF

Speaker Jon Burns announces 2025 Legislative Priority: Protecting access to IVF

Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced priority legislation, sponsored by Rep. Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro), for the 2025 session to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), ensuring Georgians struggling with infertility can continue receiving this vital treatment.
FEMA to host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 15 in Augusta

FEMA to host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 15 in Augusta

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Henry Brigham Community Center in Augusta to connect disaster survivors with housing resources and support in their recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Georgia Southern College of Education faculty awarded grant for local literacy initiative

Georgia Southern College of Education faculty awarded grant for local literacy initiative

Georgia Southern University professors Sally Brown, Ph.D., and Alisa Leckie, Ph.D., have received a $50,000 grant to launch the PAGES+ Literacy Initiative, a community-based program designed to enhance early childhood literacy through interactive reading groups in Savannah and Chatham County.
Aspen Aerogels halts construction of Statesboro plant

Aspen Aerogels halts construction of Statesboro plant

Aspen Aerogels announced Thursday it is halting construction of its planned manufacturing facility. The decision comes three years after the company announced a $325 million investment and 250 jobs for the area.
House Speaker Burns names interim chief of staff

House Speaker Burns names interim chief of staff

Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced that former Gov. Nathan Deal's chief of staff, Chris Riley, will serve as interim chief of staff in the House speaker's office while Terry England recovers from a recent accident.
Humane Society hosts bingo for a 'paw'some cause at Eagle Creek

Humane Society hosts bingo for a 'paw'some cause at Eagle Creek

Tailgate Bingo is a much loved fundraising event supporting the Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County, where participants enjoy bingo at Eagle Creek Brewing Company while contributing to animal welfare through donations and community engagement.
Bulloch VOAD partners with UMCOR for Disaster Relief Training

Bulloch VOAD partners with UMCOR for Disaster Relief Training

Bulloch County VOAD needs more trained volunteers to assist our community in times of crisis and encourages churches, civic clubs and individuals to attend this training. The Early Response Team (ERT) Training by UMCOR will take place on Saturday, February 15th at Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro, GA.
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Erin Shen and Richard McCombs win Bulloch County STAR Student and Teacher 2025

Erin Shen and Richard McCombs win Bulloch County STAR Student and Teacher 2025

Erin Shen of Statesboro High School and her AP Environmental Science teacher, Richard McCombs, have been named Bulloch County’s 2025 STAR Student and STAR Teacher. Shen, who plans to attend Stanford University to study international law and sustainability, selected McCombs for his inspiring teaching and mentorship, and together, they will represent Bulloch County at the Region 8 STAR Recognition in March.
Biochemistry senior named 2025 Miss Georgia Southern

Biochemistry senior named 2025 Miss Georgia Southern

Gracie Allen, a senior biochemistry major on a pre-medical track, has been crowned the 2025 Miss Georgia Southern University and will represent the University in the Miss Georgia Competition this June.