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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation recently celebrated the graduation of Class 54 of the GBI Special Agent Academy, including Special Agent Lawrence R. Harrell, II, now assigned to the Statesboro regional office. Inspired by his parents' selfless service, Harrell is committed to ensuring justice, solving unsolved cases, and upholding public trust in law enforcement.

The House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee will conduct reviews of state agencies to determine their compliance with code and to ensure that legislative intent was considered during the rule-making process. Burns says the goal of the committee is to maintain an environment where businesses of all sizes can thrive.

Taxpayers in all 159 counties in Georgia are eligible for this tax relief. See full details in the article.

CCI Real Estate has secured a construction loan from Morris Bank to redevelop a 1.79-acre site adjacent to the Georgia Southern University campus in partnership with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM). The mixed-use development will include residential units, retail space, and gathering areas, with pre-leasing for apartments starting in Fall 2025 and project completion expected in Summer 2026.

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Chef Patrick White reflects on how food brings us together as he celebrates the unique culinary identity of our region. He invites you to begin your new year by sharing a meal with those you care about the most, perhaps with the delicious flavors of his buttermilk fried chicken and southern cornbread waffles with orange maple glaze!

The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has appointed Andrae Wright as its new Chief Investigator, who brings more than 23 years of law enforcement experience to the role.

One person was arrested on a variety of drug charges after the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office Crime Suppression Team conducted an investigation into narcotics trafficking.

Severe winter weather and wildfires are straining the nation’s blood supply, prompting the American Red Cross to urgently call for blood and platelet donors. With thousands of donations lost due to canceled blood drives, donors of all types are needed now to help save lives. Donors from January 27-February 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.

The Georgia Southern Roundball Alumni Club brings together former basketball players, coaches, and managers to celebrate their shared legacy and reconnect during the annual alumni weekend.