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After just two years of success, Azul Tex-Mex, a favorite dining spot in Statesboro, is expanding. The restaurant will soon welcome guests at its second location, complete with a drive-thru, indoor seating, and exciting menu additions.

Junior Addison Comer's header in the 86th minute snapped a 2-2 tie and gave Georgia Southern women's soccer a 3-2 season-opening victory over visiting Samford in a back-and-forth affair from Bo Pitts Field on Thursday evening.

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved a substantial $3.87 billion fiscal year 2027 operating budget request, signaling significant investment in the state's higher education institutions.

Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is moving forward with the construction of a new headquarters, replacing its current 72-year-old building. The project aims to improve member services and operational efficiency.

Texas Roadhouse locations throughout Georgia are teaming up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant wishes for children in need. On Monday, August 18th, 10 percent of all sales between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia.

A new study has revealed a staggering increase in the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the United States, highlighting the need for greater awareness, prevention, and treatment efforts.

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Following a back-and-forth battle, the Statesboro Blue Devils secured a 21-10 victory over the Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets, with coach Matthew Dobson praising the performance of his team's defense and its coordinator.

From community cleanups to community gardens, Keep Statesboro Bulloch Beautiful is undergoing a transformation. Led by their new coordinator, the organization is expanding its impact in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener environment.

At its August 14, 2025, meeting, the Bulloch County Board of Education voted to place ESPLOST VI on the November ballot, a proposed five-year sales tax extension expected to generate up to $175 million for major school construction, renovations, technology upgrades, and bus replacements. Superintendent Charles Wilson also outlined options for the FY 2026 millage rate, recommending an increase to 10.400 mills to prevent deep staffing cuts while still making targeted reductions.