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Georgia is set to receive a massive $126 million payout as part of a $7.4 billion national settlement holding Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family accountable for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. The funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services.

It took the Georgia Department of Transportation seven months, over 2,100 workers, and nearly 4.8 million cubic yards of debris removal to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating impact across the state.

At the request of Georgia Power, Georgia DOT will implement brief traffic paces on I-16 near Metter on Sunday, June 22 to safely remove overhead power lines at mile marker 102.8.

On June 19, 2025, the Brooklet City Council meeting covered a variety of topics, including the approval of the city's budget, infrastructure improvements, and the discussion of a memorial for Emily Grace Mayo.

From The Bad Guys to Shrek, AMC's Summer Movie Camp promises a summer filled with animated adventures. The program will run at select locations throughout the country from June to August.

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A devastating house fire in Register, Georgia, has left a family of three without a home. The blaze, which broke out Friday night, prompted a swift response from local fire departments.

Emily Hoste’s love for baking started at an early age, baking with her mother and grandparents. That love not only helped her through the loss of her mother but also inspired her to open her own home bakery, Stacks, and the story of how it came to be is a sweet one. 

A claim circulating on social media regarding a $1.6 million increase to the Bulloch County Recreation and Parks Department budget for FY 2026 is inaccurate, according to county documents reviewed by Grice Connect and confirmed by Chief Financial Officer Kristie King.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County, a long-standing institution serving local youth, will permanently close its doors on July 25, 2025, according to an announcement released by its Board of Directors.