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AgSouth Farm Credit has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 43 non-profit organizations through its 2024-2025 Growing Our Communities Grant program. These grants will support projects that promote agriculture and strengthen rural communities across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Two awardees are from Statesboro.

Keynote speaker Chelsea Weaver pointed out the importance of connecting with today's youth and supporting them unconditionally at the MLK, Jr. prayer breakfast. The Youth Council, together with the Bulloch County NAACP and the Georgia Southern NAACP, hosted a breakfast at the Williams Center on Georgia Southern' s campus.

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Four people escaped from a burning home near Leefield early Sunday morning thanks to the intervention of an occupant of the home. The fire, which caused substantial damage to the residence, drew a large response from local emergency services.

Southeast Bulloch men rallied from a halftime deficit to secure a 59-49 victory over neighboring rival Bulloch Academy Saturday in an intense matchup. Fueled by strong offense from Aaden Peterson and Michael Dixon, combined with disciplined defense, the Yellow Jackets turned the game around in the second half to claim the win.

Nakavieon White notches fifth 20-point effort of the season, Eagles fall to 1-7 on the road and 0-9 all-time in Huntington

Dukes knock down 25 free throws, remain unbeaten in league play with win over Eagles

The Statesboro Food Bank is proud to announce a significant milestone, distributing nearly 1 million meals in 2024, underscoring its vital role in combating food insecurity across Bulloch County and surrounding areas. With continued support from local partners, the organization is expanding its impact, providing essential nutrition to thousands of families in need.

The Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center is kicking off 2025 with an exciting lineup of shows, new opportunities for the community, and a renewed commitment to bringing joy and education through live theater. See a list of daytime shows in the Matinee Series as well as evening shows on tap for spring.

The Georgia House will establish a special committee to address the rising energy demands of power-intensive industries, sparked by the rapid growth of data centers and other technology-driven sectors, House Speaker Jon Burns announced Wednesday.