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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced intermittent lane closures on Interstate 16 and surrounding areas next week as part of the ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects, aimed at widening I-16 and reconstructing the I-16/I-95 Interchange.

The senior went unbeaten in singles and doubles action as Georgia Southern notched two wins last week.

The Georgia Senate passed SB 124, allowing children of active-duty military parents to access the state's $6,500 private school tuition subsidy without first attending an underperforming public school.

Tierra Caliente Authentic Mexican is a family-operated restaurant bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to Register, with handmade tortillas and traditional dishes made fresh daily. Committed to quality and authenticity, the restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere where everything is prepared with care in-house.

Georgians who applied for FEMA assistance should update their contact information to avoid delays in receiving aid. Update via [DisasterAssistance.gov](https://www.disasterassistance.gov), the FEMA app, or call 800-621-3362.

Georgia teachers have the highest morale in the nation, according to Education Week’s newly released Teacher Morale Index.

Sports betting and several other high-profile bills failed to advance in the Georgia General Assembly before the Crossover Day deadline, leaving key issues unresolved for another year.

Michael Toma, Ph.D., a professor of economics at Georgia Southern University, was honored to join the Georgia Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers, where he shared his expertise on the economic health of southeastern Georgia, particularly highlighting the impact of the Hyundai plant and small business activity in the region.

A tragic side-by-side rollover crash near Statesboro on Saturday evening resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and left his 27-year-old brother critically injured. The incident, which occurred in the 900 block of Brannen Road, prompted a multi-agency response and an ongoing investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.

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