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Photojournalist Hunter Cone made a spookish dash around town and captured a few of the Halloween celebrations listed on Grice Connects Halloween Events Calendar and ended at Grace Community Church's Boo Bash. Read the story for a couple must do Halloween events and tips from Sheriff Noel Brown for a safe Halloween.

This photo gallery offers a walk-through of Anderson's 14th Annual Old Farm Day, capturing the festival's family-friendly atmosphere, activities, and community spirit. Whether you missed the event or want to relive the memories, enjoy these snapshots of a Statesboro tradition that brought joy to attendees of all ages.

Families in Statesboro are invited to celebrate the holiday season with Santa GUS at the Bishop Alumni Center on November 7, where they can enjoy festive photo opportunities and tasty treats while spreading holiday cheer.

Davis, who has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Athletics at Georgia Southern, will report directly to the University president, serve as a member of the President's Cabinet and oversee 17 NCAA Division I varsity athletics programs, 16 of which compete in the Sun Belt Conference. Davis will officially start on Nov. 15.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced significant updates to the Low THC Oil card process, extending card validity to five years and introducing convenient online payment options to enhance accessibility for patients and caregivers.

As deer activity peaks this fall, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources urges drivers to remain vigilant and follow safety tips to avoid collisions with these unpredictable animals.

Following four and a half years of unprecedented growth and success, Georgia Southern University today announced that Director of Athletics Jared Benko will depart to become Executive Deputy Director of Athletics at Auburn University. Since joining Georgia Southern in March 2020, Benko has transformed the Athletics Department through record-breaking fundraising, capital project initiatives and historic athletic achievements. 

In response to internet connectivity issues after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Georgia Department of Education is providing hotspots to ensure continued learning, expanding its partnership with T-Mobile, which has already supplied over 500 hotspots to rural communities. So far, devices have been secured for nine primarily rural school districts, including Appling, Bartow, Coffee, Laurens, Mitchell, Monroe, Taylor, Towns, and Wayne.

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