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Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton officially announced the addition of 19 new student-athletes to the program, including transfers and early high school graduates, who enrolled in school in January and have been working out with the program.

The City of Statesboro Tree Board and local Girl Scout troops will host a “Planting the Future” Arbor Day celebration this week. The tree planting will take place on Friday, February 16 at Renaissance Park located on the corner of West Jones Avenue and Parker Street.

The initiative will help community partners raise awareness about Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids® redetermination while funding events and new tools to help members navigate the process. These grants will leverage local partner expertise to inform and educate difficult-to-reach populations across the state, with a specific focus on pregnant and postpartum women and children.

Researchers Drs. Stacy Smallwood and Kristina Patterson from Georgia Southern University invite African American and Hispanic/Latino/a community members to share their views on health and well-being in Statesboro and Bulloch County. Participants will receive $40 for their time, and childcare will be provided. The project is supported by seed funding from Georgia Southern University’s Faculty Research Council.

Bible Baptist Pastor Chris Holden and wife Jess plan to open a new Italian Ice Shop, "Georgia Ice,” in the Statesboro Mall this April.

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UPDATED: The two gunshot victims received non-life threatening injuries during an exchange of gunfire at a Statesboro apartment complex that left one dead. Read the story for more information.

Newlyweds Zach and Gracie Clifton are awaiting results and remaining strong in the midst of tremendous uncertainty. The couple recently learned of a 3.5cm brain tumor that will have an immediate impact on their lives, and they are grateful for the love and support of their community.

The Development Authority of Bulloch County (DABC) is seeking public input as they work to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan called, Forward Statesboro | Bulloch, to help guide their efforts over the next five years. Click the image to access the survey.

The Georgia Southern Wildlife Center, Georgia Power, The Botanic Garden at GSU, the Statesboro Regional Library, The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Ogeechee Technical College's Nursing Department, and many more were at the event to share information and provide hands-on activities. Students were able to explore rock climbing, science experiments, building stethoscopes, creating electricity, and more.