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In Georgia, 34% of households are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released by the United Ways of Georgia State Association. The study places a spotlight on a large population of hardworking families who are employed, but are living paycheck to paycheck and are one unexpected expense away from financial crisis.

The Portal women's basketball team defeated Jenkins County 49-44 on Friday. The Panthers' Men blew out the War Eagles 70-42.

Tormenta loses first match up of preseason versus Mercer University

The Creative Coast announces details for its 2024 GRIT Conference. This year offers a variety of carefully crafted sessions with world-class presenters and more. Local Leaders Erik Reagan, Victoria Baylor, and Phillip Scroggin will also be attending and having speaking sessions. Read below to find out about the pricing of tickets and more.

Forest Investment Associates, Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and PotlatchDeltic were named DNR’s 2024 Forestry for Wildlife partners.

Georgia Southern was picked to finish seventh in the preseason poll, which was headlined with Coastal Carolina being the overwhelming favorite in the conference with 12 out of 14 first place votes.

The yearly golf tournament raises funds in support of vital child abuse prevention initiatives in the community.

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Georgia Southern's Planetarium and Astronomy Lab Coordinator Dillon Marcy has had a love for astronomy from an early age and even visited the planetarium, where he now works, as a child. Today, he is teaching another generation about the wonders of astronomy and presenting shows that all members of the community can enjoy. 

At the annual event, Georgia High School Football Daily sponsored the Hudl Awards. They go to head coaches of the “most improved winning teams” in each Georgia High School Association and Georgia Independent Athletic Association classification.