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Georgia Southern University’s Waters College of Health Professions will welcome esteemed keynote speaker Don L. Waters for the Norman Fries Distinguished Lecture Series on October 30, 2024, where he will share his vision for the future of Southeast Georgia.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is advising motorists of upcoming lane closures on Interstate 16 and the I-16/I-95 Interchange due to construction activities for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, scheduled to begin Friday, October 25, and continue through early November.

The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors, especially those with type O blood and platelet donors, to give ahead of the holiday season; all donors from October 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card and a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards, while early November donors will receive a $10 e-gift card and a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that TMC Transformers USA Inc. will invest over $15.3 million to expand its operations in Georgia with a new manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, creating at least 110 new jobs in Burke County.

In honor of World Arthritis Day, Gracen Hitchens, an occupational therapist from The Therapy SPOT, and Cindy Carter, activity coordinator at The Gardens Senior Living, recently teamed up to provide senior residents with useful tips and exercises for managing their arthritis aches and pains.

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Ray Davis has officially stepped into his role as Bulloch County Commissioner for Seat 2-A after an early swearing-in on Friday. Initially scheduled to begin his term in January, Davis was appointed ahead of time following the resignation of outgoing commissioner Curt Deal.

Safe Haven’s 2024 Stronger Together Luncheon brought together local leaders, law enforcement, and advocates to raise awareness about domestic violence and honor the victims and survivors impacted by this issue in our community. The event included a proclamation from the Bulloch County Board of Commissioners, declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and reinforcing the community's commitment to ending domestic violence.

A fatal hit-and-run accident on I-16 in Candler County Saturday afternoon has claimed the life of a man who was changing a tire on the highway shoulder. Authorities are now searching for a white pickup truck, possibly a Dodge or Ford, believed to be involved in the incident..