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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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The Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University recently honored Senator Billy Hickman with the Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the accounting profession, business success, and dedication to the community and university.

We will move our clocks an hour ahead at 2am on Sunday. This is also a great time to check and change the smoke alarm batteries in your home.

Amid the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, Kadiatou Diallo-Montford dedicated herself to understanding how COVID-19 impacted adults with severe mental illness.

Mason Tunbridge scores a brace to start off the season in strong form.

Bulloch County Schools is committed to supporting the well-being of its employees and will host its Third Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair on March 10 to provide valuable resources for their health and wellness.

Following the tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns outlined key legislative priorities to enhance school safety, including expanding mental health services, strengthening firearm detection, increasing penalties for threats, and promoting safe gun storage efforts that have now been addressed through House-passed bills.