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A Georgia Senate study committee has recommended new and expanded tax credits aimed at making child care more affordable and accessible for families and providers, with proposals including a new Child Tax Credit and expanded credits for employer-sponsored child care and early childhood educators.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced the formation of a new commission under the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to develop high-demand career pathways and credentialing strategies, aimed at aligning education with workforce needs in the rapidly growing Southern region.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

The holidays can be especially demanding for medical professionals, especially nurses. Here are seven ways to soften the days ahead - and find joy.

Portal couple Tony and Lisa Deal have been decorating their yard for onlookers for 28 years. This year, they're back with more than ever before and invite the community out to enjoy.

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Team finishes the season 8-5

There's a garden growing at Brooklet First Baptist Church, thanks to Minister of Music and Youth Billy Lane and a group of volunteers. The garden is not only providing fruits and vegetables for all but also bringing the community together through the love and learning of gardening.

The Food Bank, Inc. in Statesboro has been awarded $430,000 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with contributions of $250,000 from Bulloch County and $180,000 from the City of Statesboro, to support crisis relief efforts and the construction of its new facility.

Freedom Through Recovery will be holding “Hope for the Holidays” meetings, this Friday, December 20th and again on the 27th at 7pm. Catherine Tootle, Executive Director of Freedom Through Recovery, says "Remember, connection is the opposite of addiction! Stay connected this season, you don't have to be alone for the holidays. Let us love on you!"