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The Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo is gearing up for its 14th year, bringing three nights of rodeo excitement to the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26, 2025, while raising funds to support local organizations.

From small-town beginnings to national recognition, Paul Hunton will share his story and inspire students at the upcoming GS4 Symposium at Georgia Southern. See the symposium schedule in the article and plan to stop by to see a wide range of student ideas, projects, and disciplines from across the university.

The 5th Annual Blueming for Prevention event, hosted by Safe Haven, Child Advocacy Services, and The Teal House, will take place on April 24, 2025, in Statesboro to raise awareness and foster community action against child abuse.

While golf fans across the country tuned in to the Masters in Augusta, residents at Willow Pond Senior Care brought the tournament spirit home with a lively, Masters-themed celebration of their own.

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Superintendent Charles Wilson addressed the Kiwanis Club on April 17, highlighting updates on literacy initiatives, student behavior policies, teacher recruitment, school safety, and long-term facility planning. He emphasized the importance of community partnerships and detailed how financial challenges and ESPLOST funding will shape future projects like the new Southeast Bulloch High School.

Masoud Davari, Ph.D., associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Southern University, has made university history by becoming the first faculty member to receive the prestigious IEEE Region 3 Outstanding Engineer Award.

A search warrant executed on a South Mulberry Street residence in Statesboro resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash.

Georgia's job market remained stable in March with a 3.6% unemployment rate—well below the national average—as the state added nearly 7,000 jobs despite a slight dip in the labor force.

Ogeechee Technical College’s gaming club, Out to Conquer, put their teamwork and technical skills to the test in a competitive Marvel Rivals match against Gwinnett Technical College on April 5.