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The Georgia Ports Authority reports strong increases for both ports and provides an update on new and existing projects.

Athletes In Action is a campus ministry for Georgia Southern student-athletes and coaches. 'A Night With The Eagles' will celebrate the work of the ministry over the last year as well as raise funds for the organization and its mission work. Tickets are on sale now!

The state park in Twin City has been closed since the fall after sustaining significant damage during Hurricane Helene. Certain areas will reopen to the public on Friday, January 31.

Elaine Minick Stone, Shannon Grindler, Shannon Ward, and Sheila Stewart-Leach will compete in the Soup-er Bowl Showdown on February 8 at the Statesboro Food Bank, and Kim Riner and the ceramic artists of the Averitt Center are providing handcrafted bowls. Join the food bank for this fun and delicious event to help make a difference in our community!

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The 61st annual Statesboro Board of Realtors banquet celebrated the achievements of local Realtors, recognized outstanding members with awards, and highlighted the organization's community contributions. Speakers, including President Pat Hirsch, Past President Ronald Love, President Elect Denise Mikell and Region 12 Director Sarah Brown, reflected on industry challenges and the importance of continued collaboration and adaptation.

The Statesboro City Council heard presentations on regional workforce development and the Emerging Leaders Academy, approved a fire services study and landfill expansion, and recognized city employees for leadership training. They also adjusted school bus violation fines and scheduled a meeting with the county on the fire district agreement on January 30.

South Georgia Tormenta FC has announced the signing of defender Thabo Nare to its 2025 USL League One roster, pending league and federation approval.

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a new rule requiring large-load customers, such as data centers consuming over 100 megawatts of electricity, to bear the costs of transmission and distribution associated with their projects. This measure aims to prevent residential and small business customers from facing increased electric rates due to the rapid growth of energy-intensive industries.