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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!"

See practical tips for keeping our four-legged loved ones safe during the holidays!

The Statesboro Fire Department notified the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office of a bomb threat at the Briggs & Stratton building. Officials say that everyone has been safely evacuated, and they will be conducting an investigation throughout the day.

The Georgia Police K9 Foundation will host a fundraising event at Texas Roadhouse in Statesboro on December 21, 2024, where guests can meet K9s, participate in raffles, and support law enforcement K9s through donations and giveaways.

As the year winds down, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during December to ensure a steady supply throughout the holiday season, with special incentives for donors.

Georgia Southern University celebrated the graduation of approximately 2,100 students from its Statesboro, Armstrong, and Liberty campuses during two Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies held in Savannah and Statesboro, featuring distinguished speakers and honorary doctorate recipients.

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