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The 2025 legislative session of Georgia's General Assembly officially began Monday with the re-election of key leaders and the swearing in of new members, setting the stage for a busy 40-day session ahead.

Banks cashes in 6-of-8 from the field and Douglas sinks all eight free throws to earn first true road win of the season

Statesboro residents gathered at the Bulloch County Courthouse square on January 15 to protest against the ongoing violence plaguing the community, sparked by a tragic shooting the night before that left one teen dead and two others injured. Among the crowd was local activist Tralayia Prince, who joined the call for change, urging for solutions to protect the city’s youth.

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The 2025 Bulloch Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting shined a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of local businesses, individuals, and nonprofits, celebrating their contributions to the community. The evening’s highlight was the presentation of awards, including Start-Up of the Year to Bubba Golf, Small Business of the Year to Three Tree Coffee, and the prestigious Bruce Yawn Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Lowell Mooney.

This Saturday, Statesboro residents have two opportunities to experience the excitement surrounding the new Flight Factory project from Zero Gravity Outreach: a family-friendly community day from 1-5 PM and a high-energy "Base to the Future" event with live DJs and laser lights from 7-10 PM. Both free events offer a glimpse into the future of this ambitious downtown revitalization project at 100 N. Mulberry Street.

Mike Crews has put together a complete schedule of all college football bowl games this week. You will find the date of the game, game start times, and where to watch the game. As a bonus he has included NFL games as well. Here's to another great weekend of football!

Georgia Southern holds Texas State to just 21 points after the break, earns first Sun Belt home win of the year.

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Corrections are calling for $372 million to address critical issues in the state prison system, aiming to boost safety, improve staffing, and respond to a federal report that exposed widespread violence and constitutional violations.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the annual MLK Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, January 18th, has been canceled for the safety of all involved. Organizers are encouraging the community to participate in alternative events throughout the weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.