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The recent Kid's Pop-Up Market at the Statesboro Mercantile showcased a talented group of young entrepreneurs eager to share their handmade creations. From macramé to crochet, clay figurines to slime kits, these kids brought a lot of creativity to the table. Even with the cloudy and windy weather, these kids were ready to do business.

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Eagles prepare for conference play next Saturday at Georgia State

The 35th annual Brooklet Peanut Festival brought kids of all ages to the downtown festival on Saturday. Watch the parade livestream and video of the slow tractor and kiddie tractor races in this story. Hats off to the Brooklet Peanut festival volunteers and all the sponsors who make this wonderful community event possible.

Local artist Jasmine Leach is preparing for her first solo art show, which will be held at the Averitt Center this coming spring. Her artistic philosophy is rooted in letting go of perfectionism and embracing the unpredictable, finding freedom and fun in the creative process along the way.

The EAGLE Academy at Georgia Southern is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education program that supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Senator Hickman spoke with the students about their experiences in higher education and their daily lives.

All Texas Roadhouse locations in Georgia will donate 100% of their profits from Monday, September 23, to the Barrow Community Foundation to support families affected by the recent mass shooting at Apalachee High School.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced at the Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference that Georgia set new tourism records for the second consecutive year, achieving a historic high of 171 million visitors and a $79.7 billion economic impact in 2023.

Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at KIDO-Fest 2024, the ultimate fall festival for families, happening on September 28th from 10am to 2pm, with activities, games, and entertainment for all ages.