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State offices and Bulloch Schools will close Friday, September 3 to allow employees to get vaccinated

State offices and Bulloch Schools will close Friday, September 3 to allow employees to get vaccinated

Health Department Locations in Southeast Health District Remain Open September 3 to Provide COVID Vaccinations to State Employees, Bulloch School teachers, staff, eligible students and to Interested Individuals In an effort to promote COVID-19 vaccin
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Ray Davis donates grants to local fire stations in Bulloch County

Ray Davis donates grants to local fire stations in Bulloch County

America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund, partners with farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities.
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Nandi Marshall appointed Associate Dean of GS’s College of Public Health

Nandi Marshall appointed Associate Dean of GS’s College of Public Health

Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, (’12) has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH). Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, (’12) “Dr.
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Georgia hospitals on diversion due to COVID outbreaks

Georgia hospitals on diversion due to COVID outbreaks

Georgians Asked to Reduce Strain on EMS & Emergency Departments The current surge of COVID cases throughout Georgia is stretching hospital and EMS personnel and resources to unprecedented levels.
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Ginny Smith, RN at EGRMC named Employee of the Month

Ginny Smith, RN at EGRMC named Employee of the Month

EGRMC has named Ginny Smith, RN as the employee of the month. Ginny began her career at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in August 2017.
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Two Statesboro Daycare workers died of COVID on same day and third hospitalized

Two Statesboro Daycare workers died of COVID on same day and third hospitalized

Statesboro Police responded on Sunday, August 22, 2021 to two different houses to perform welfare checks after family members could not reach their relatives.
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Rural Georgia counties reeling from virus onslaught

Rural Georgia counties reeling from virus onslaught

“It feels like it just doesn’t end.’’ Damien Scott, CEO Emanuel Medical Center That’s how Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center in rural southeast Georgia, described the current covid wave and its impact on his hospital and community.
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Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Get $50 at Statesboro City Hall

Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, Get $50 at Statesboro City Hall

The City of Statesboro will host a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.
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"Market on Main" to be hosted by GS's Entrepreneurship Club Aug 27

"Market on Main" to be hosted by GS's Entrepreneurship Club Aug 27

Downtown Statesboro festival for student entrepreneurs, on August 27th from 6-9:30pm On Friday, August 27th, Georgia Southern’s entrepreneurship club, Square One , will be hosting Market on Main, which will provide student entrepreneurs the opportuni
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Tandoor & Tap Celebrates first year in business downtown

Tandoor & Tap Celebrates first year in business downtown

Tandoor & Tap Indian cuisine restaurant, located at 40 East Main Street in downtown Statesboro, is celebrating their one year anniversary this week. Tandoor & Tap offers an authentic experience of Indian cuisine to Statesboro.
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