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Haley Yerxa shot 73-71-71 (215) to finish 1-under to lead Georgia Southern women’s golf to a sixth-place finish at the Boilermaker Classic at Kampen Course.

Running from June 19 to September 18, 2023, the 15th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration (AFMC) showcases the essential markets across the nation making a difference for farmers, ranchers, and communities. The Statesboro Farmers Market is in the running to win a cash prize.

The statewide bus tour will make a stop on Sweetheart Circle next Tuesday, September 12th, in honor of National Recovery Month. The tour has partnered with local hosts Freedom Through Recovery and GSU's Center for Addiction Recovery to bring live music, speakers, and free Dolan's BBQ to the event.

The owners of TMT Farm Christmas Lights Drive-Thru have announced that they will not be bringing the show back this year to their family farm. 2022 was the last show.

Brooklet First Baptist Church is using funds collected at Vacation Bible School to host a free dental clinic for non-insured patients in the Brooklet/Statesboro area from September 14-16. The clinic will offer cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Appointments must be made prior to the event date by calling 912-318-2110.

On the occasion of her retirement, the Statesboro Food Bank invites everyone to join them in sending Mrs. Dot love, well wishes, and prayers as she embarks on this new chapter of her life.

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Georgia Southern hosts UAB Saturday in Paulson.

After much discussion by the Bulloch County Board of Education, they voted 7 to 1 at noon on Friday to approve the millage rate increase. The Bulloch Board of Commissioners met at 3 PM for a procedural vote to adopt the BOE millage rate.

Brooks Keel, President of Augusta University and former President of Georgia Southern University announced his plans to retire in 2024.