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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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Nicole Gwynn's season-high 24 points not enough; CCU forces 24 turnovers on the night

With spring-like temperatures arriving in Georgia, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take advantage of energy efficiency and assistance programs before colder weather potentially returns in the coming weeks.

The Lady Blue Devils hosted the Lady South Effingham Mustangs for their first play-in game looking to secure their spot in the GHSA AAAAA Region Tournament. The Lady Blue Devils gave it their all, but could not seem to overcome the Lady Mustangs in a nail-biting matchup.