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Donya Glenn earned his bachelor’s degree in public health from Georgia Southern in just three years. He credits the many student resources on campus for helping him excel as a student and graduate with no student loan debt. He's currently completing an internship at the Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, and next up, he plans to return to Southern and earn his MPH.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10825, Statesboro, invites all citizens to join them on July 4, 2024, at the Bulloch County Judicial Annex for an Independence Day Commemoration featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence, an explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and insights into the significance of the 13 folds of the American flag.

The Mountain West Conference announced that Georgia Southern's football game against Nevada on Sept. 7 will kick off at 4pm (PT)/7pm (ET) and will be broadcast on truTV and streamed on Max.

Upcoming workshops at the venue on Broughton Street in Savannah include "Mindful Marks: Hand Sketching & Cognitive Wellness" with Ivan Chow and "Bloom & Brush: Garden Watercolor" with Amy Challis.

Appointed by Speaker Jon Burns, State Representative Butch Parrish joins the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management, aiming to explore non-opioid solutions and propose legislative actions to combat the opioid crisis in Georgia.

Deedee Southerlin, Ed.D., assumes the role of director at Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), bringing a wealth of educational leadership and program development expertise to drive regional economic growth through enhanced professional training initiatives.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper visited Statesboro Monday, meeting with local farmers in the former Kmart parking lot. Attending at the invitation of Senator Billy Hickman, the gathering focused on agricultural issues and state support initiatives like the Georgia Grown program.

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Statesboro and Bulloch County Fire Departments responded to a house fire in Chances Trailer Park off of Highway 301 North in Bulloch County, GA, causing extensive damage to the home believed to have originated in the kitchen.

Youth in Statesboro, Georgia gained valuable life and career skills after completing a program at the Youth Career Commission. The YCC graduation ceremony highlighted the program's success in empowering young people and fostering a supportive community.