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Smith Baggett, a fourth-generation cattle rancher turned entrepreneur from Pulaski, is set to pitch his innovative pre-charged phone charger, flaminGO, on Shark Tank this Friday.

Do you love BINGO and animals? If so, join the Humane Society this Saturday for a fun afternoon at Eagle Creek Brewing to help raise funds for animals in need in our community.

The Georgia Southern University team of Brayden Batchelor and Quinn Williams has won the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops with a two-day total of 42 pounds, 3 ounces.

Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene are encouraged to check with both their insurance provider and FEMA for potential disaster assistance to aid in their recovery. Survivors in counties approved for Individual Assistance must submit their applications by Friday, February 7, 2025.

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns introduced school-safety legislation Monday stemming from last year’s school shooting in Barrow County that killed two teachers and two students.

Museums and historic sites throughout Georgia will participate in “Super Museum Sunday” on February 9 as part of the Georgia History Festival’s statewide celebration. Over 100 museums and historic sites across the state will be open to the public for free, including our own Georgia Southern Museum on Sweetheart Circle.

The Savannah Book Festival is back for its 18th year, running from February 7-9, with an exciting lineup of headlining authors and plenty of free events in Historic Downtown Savannah.

The City of Statesboro proudly celebrates the inaugural graduating class of its **Emerging Leaders Academy**, a program designed to develop and prepare employees for future leadership roles.

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Sheila Nielsen and Jake Nowicki, nursing students from Georgia Southern University, volunteered at the Pegasus Riding Academy to gain hands-on experience in equine therapy, which aids individuals with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities.