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Coastal residents and bird enthusiasts are encouraged to attend upcoming meetings to provide input on proposed changes to Georgia's Bird Island Rule, which seeks to improve protections for nesting, foraging, and roosting seabirds and shorebirds.

Georgia Southern Athletics has announced the launch of The Eagle Victory Perch Plan, a new comprehensive giving initiative designed to bolster the success of Eagle student-athletes amidst the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.

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Driven by a passion for service and a desire to explore the world, 19-year-old Alexander Andrews, a Statesboro resident, officially began his journey at the U.S. Naval Academy on June 23, 2025. With strong military roots, a love of travel, and a year of preparation behind him, Andrews is ready to take on the challenges ahead—both in uniform and wherever the journey may take him.

The Statesboro VFW Post 10825 hosted its 6th annual Independence Day Commemoration, providing a space for the community to reflect on American patriotism and the freedoms it represents.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is installing radar-based "dilemma zone" detection technology at Statesboro’s most crash-prone intersection, Fair Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway, to reduce red-light-related collisions. The system, set to be operational by the start of the 2025–2026 school year, will automatically extend green lights when it detects vehicles approaching during yellow phases.

Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, July 5 through Friday, July 11.  

The University System of Georgia, along with five other public university systems in the South, has formed a new accreditation model, signaling a significant shift in how these institutions will be evaluated.

The GBI has tapped Sara Lue, a seasoned law enforcement professional with a background in cybercrime, to lead its Public & Governmental Affairs division, according to an official announcement.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!