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The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University is offering a very "sweet" deal this National Wedding Month: couples who book a wedding package in February will receive a discount! The garden offers a variety of beautiful spaces to accommodate weddings of all sizes and styles.

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An 80-year friendship is a rare and beautiful testament to life’s most meaningful connections, and Shelby Mixon Rogers and Shelby Griffith Williford exemplify this bond. Since meeting in 2nd grade at Portal Elementary, their relationship has been rooted in love, support, and shared life experiences, spanning from childhood adventures to their Golden Years.

Quincy Jackson, a Commercial Truck Driving Instructor at Ogeechee Technical College, was honored with the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction for his outstanding contributions to technical education and mentorship.

Stay informed about ongoing roadwork and traffic disruptions across Southeast Georgia with our weekly update on construction projects, detours, and expected delays.

This is the 18th year the Davenport House Museum will offer couples a convenient and budget-friendly way to say “I do” in Savannah’s historic district on the most romantic day of the year. For a $100 donation, couples can reserve the Davenport House’s intimate garden space for a brief wedding, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony.

For the sixth consecutive year, Georgia Southern’s School of Accountancy and the IRS are offering free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Starting February 3, 2025, services are available on a first-come, first-served basis for taxpayers with a household income of $90,000 or less.

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!

State School Superintendent Richard Woods says multiple data points from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show that Georgia students are moving in the right direction academically, although there is still work to do.

In response to a surge in water-related emergencies caused by severe storms and flooding last year, Bulloch County Public Safety and EMA have purchased a water rescue boat to enhance their emergency response capabilities. This critical addition will help reduce rescue times and provide life-saving support during future flooding events in Bulloch County, Statesboro, and surrounding areas.