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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Friends, the American Red Cross is encouraging donors to "be there for patients" this holiday season by donating blood or platelets, with special rewards for donors from November 18 to December 8.

Introducing Madison Roesel and Michael Vescio, 2024 DWTSS contestants! Grice Connect is introducing the community to the 2024 Dancing with the Statesboro Stars (DWTSS) dancers. The event will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm, and the encore show will be Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3pm -- both at Connection Church.

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In the game that was a year in the making, Bulloch Academy was able to overcome the Brookstone Cougars 20-14 in their semi-final matchup. With the win, Bulloch Academy advances to the GIAA State Finals to play First Presbyterian Day (10-1) next Saturday, November 23 at Georgia Southern's Paulson Stadium.

The Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets defeat the Generals 35 to 9 and head to the second round of the playoffs. They will take on the Harlem Bulldogs in Harlem, GA, Friday, November 22.

We're giving a special shout-out to a member of the GC family for her contributions to this year's Georgia Southern Holiday Helper Tree. Please join her in helping to make holiday wishes come true for so many!

This is an update to an early Friday morning GC story. Seven individuals were arrested after a reported vehicle break-in on Georgia Avenue led Statesboro police to a residence on Lanier Drive, where stolen items, firearms, and drugs were discovered. The operation, involving SPD, GSUPD, and a SWAT team, highlights ongoing efforts to address a string of entering auto incidents in the area.

The Averitt Center for the Arts recently kicked off The Greenhouse Project, a multimedia exhibit featuring artwork from 18 artists at Brigham Young University. During the opening reception, artist Brenna Cooper shared insights into the collaborative nature of the project, explaining how a visit to a greenhouse inspired the diverse works on display. The exhibit, which explores themes of growth and the environment, will be on view through January 3rd.

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work across Southeast Georgia from Saturday, November 16 through Friday, November 22, with ongoing construction, maintenance, and bridge projects resulting in various traffic interruptions and lane closures.

Five Guys, the popular burger chain known for its fresh ingredients, customizable menu, and not to forget their peanuts, is set to open its first location in Statesboro on Monday, November 18, 2024. The new restaurant will be located at 23992 U.S. Highway 80 East, sharing the building with Mattress Warehouse, which opened earlier this year.