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Georgia Southern University’s Sevki Cesmeci, Ph.D., has been nationally recognized with the EnergyTech University Prize Faculty Explorers Award from the U.S. Department of Energy, honoring his dedication to energy innovation and student success.

The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline to May 1 for all Georgians, along with residents in several other hurricane-impacted states, after Hurricane Helene devastated the region.

Brooklet City Clerk Lori Phillips recently received the Municipal Revenue Administration Certificate from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) for completing a series of specialized courses in municipal revenue management.

Drivers should expect daytime and nighttime lane closures along I-16, I-95, and I-516 next week as part of the Georgia DOT’s 16@95 Improvement Projects.

The Ogeechee River was the scene of a dramatic overnight search for two missing teenagers. Thankfully, both were found safe and brought back to shore.

Before you step in to help a wild animal, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminds you that the best thing you can do is leave wildlife where you find them.

Food Lion Feeds’ seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in partnership with customers, provided over 14.8 million meals to fight food insecurity, supporting Feeding America and local food banks across the grocer’s 10-state footprint.

East Georgia State College is proud to announce a generous $15,000 scholarship donation from the Georgia Power Foundation to support returning students in need.

The 5th Annual Blueming for Prevention event, hosted by Safe Haven, Child Advocacy Services, and The Teal House, will take place on April 24, 2025, in Statesboro to raise awareness and foster community action against child abuse.