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Derisa Hamilton gets bonus blessings of not only becoming a grandma for the first time, but welcoming two grandchildren on the same day.

Georgia Southern women's golfer Haley Yerxa and former men's golfer Wilson Andress have earned spots on the Collegiate Sports Communicators Academic All-America At-Large teams, announced this week by the organization.

Harlan Proveaux has been appointed as the head of the newly reconstituted division

Avelo is now offering twice-weekly nonstop service to Wilmington Airport on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Wilmington Airport is conveniently located a short drive south of Philadelphia, with easy access to Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, South Jersey and the northern Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Clinical Manager of the Year: Shannon Farlow, RN, Director of Med Surg and Telemetry, began working at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in 2009.

Brandon Blair and Roger (Trey) van den Bosbh have opened Miso Hungry on Brannen St. after connecting over a shared love for noodle bars. 

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Statesboro native, Elliott Marsh, works as a Financial Advisor by day. But he also invests substantial time and energy into his work with the UGA CARE Center and the ROAD Foundation to establish dementia support services locally. Elliott's crusade began in earnest after the passing of both his parents, Chris and Annette Marsh. Grice Connect tells the story of Elliott's determination to increase dementia support services, while honoring the journey of his parents.

Downtown Live FREE concert series continues with the Grapevine Band on Thursday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Bulloch County Courthouse

Gentiva Hospice of Statesboro provides end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The Circle of Excellence Award recognizes the metrics of a branch and its associates, which are the direct result of extraordinary patient and family care.