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Just off Sweetheart Circle, there's a beautiful and serene terrace dedicated to the hands and feet that built Georgia Southern University. Retirees from 1906 to 2020 are honored on the wall, which now has a virtual component that allows you to visit without ever leaving home.

The Bulloch County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Choices of the Heart, and Foundations Resource Center all have access to CarePortal to create requests for families in need.

The third annual event will feature departmental and student organizations, as well as fun extras. This year visitors can expect more than 100 booths and attractions that include a dunk tank, rock wall, archery tag, mechanical bull, booth decorating contest and live DJ, to bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large.

SEB is inviting alumni of the 1973 back-to-back state champion football team, its cheerleaders, coaches, managers, and statisticians to Brooklet's Fred Shaver Field on Friday, October 6, to be recognized during the Yellow Jackets' home football game against New Hampstead.

Students from Dortmund, Germany, spent the month of September job shadowing at Brodie International and Franklin Toyota as part of an exchange program at Ogeechee Tech.

Join Tormenta FC and the Behavioral Pediatrics Resource Center for a soccer match with an autism-friendly seating area, player meet and greet for families impacted by autism, and more.

Active children and adults, as well as those with respiratory issues that may be triggered by smoke, are advised to limit outdoor activity during this time.

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The Bulloch County Commission met for its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, October 3. The Commission recognized the upcoming Red Ribbon Week, and several zoning requests were approved. Public comments were at times heated, addressing issues such as new wells in the county and the recent property tax increase. Brad Deal provided an update on the intersection of 119 and Mud Road.

Pink Out the Fountain, the Statesboro Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha's colorful reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, was held at the fountain in downtown Statesboro on October 2. Several citizens, including breast cancer survivors, gathered for this important cause.