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AAA is reminding everyone to get home safely this holiday season. Here are four tips for a safe ride home, including their annual Tow to Go program, which offers a free, confidential tow/ride within 10 miles. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

Big Lots has announced a major sale agreement that could reshape its future, leaving fans in Statesboro anxiously awaiting news about whether their store will survive.

Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia.

As the clock ticks toward New Year's Day, several key laws passed by Georgia's General Assembly—including election reforms, tax measures, and health-care initiatives—are set to take effect, sparking debates and hopes for change statewide.

Check out these New Year's Eve safety tips from the American Safety Council. Have fun and BE SAFE!

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2024 has been a year of change for Statesboro, with several beloved businesses closing their doors. Each closure marked the end of a chapter in the community’s story, leaving residents with memories of favorite meals, shopping trips, and gatherings. Here's a look back at the notable closures this year and their impact on our town.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) has selected the top photographs from its annual contest, showcasing the stunning ecological and aesthetic beauty of the Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers and their surrounding areas, as captured by talented photographers from across the watershed.

Heads up, Georgia drivers! Weather permitting, lane closures on I-16 and I-95 will take place January 2-4 as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects, with detours and delays expected—plan ahead and stay safe!

Lyndsay Goeckeritz, a fourth-grade teacher at Colham Ferry Elementary in Watkinsville, has been awarded the 2024-25 Conservation Teacher of the Year grant by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for her innovative "Stream Sleuths" project that engages students in studying water quality and stream ecology.