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Momentum for Medicaid expansion in Georgia is growing as bipartisan support begins to emerge, with advocates hopeful that Senate Bill 50 could help bridge the state's health insurance coverage gap for low-income residents.

The Eagles will host Furman, Harvard, and Lipscomb beginning on Friday.

An up and down regular season in 2024 for Georgia Southern baseball gave way to a heartbreaking end to their season in Montgomery, but in 2025, Georgia Southern baseball is ready to ring in a new era with a new facility, new players, and a new team identity. They'll take on Western Carolina this weekend.

Several Southeast Health District health departments have received a 2025 Car Seat Mini-Grant from the Georgia Department of Public Health, enabling them to provide car seats and safety education to financially eligible families across nine counties.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted its suspension of poultry activities statewide after extensive testing confirmed no further cases of avian influenza, allowing poultry producers and enthusiasts to resume normal operations.

The next food drop will be on Saturday, February 15 at Statesboro High School. Please plan to arrive EARLY. Everyone is welcome.

Janny Crespo-Grow, Ph.D., has been appointed as Georgia Southern University’s director of research security and export controls, where she will oversee compliance, training, and support for faculty as the University expands its research enterprise.

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Zeta Tau Alpha at Georgia Southern University sells fresh-from-Florida strawberries in an annual fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness. Order your flats now for pickup on February 28!