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What could be better than enjoying delicious fair fare while supporting great local causes?! The Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair offers visitors the chance to eat well while benefiting groups from 4-H to the Statesboro High Marching Band.

The Bulloch County Board of Education met on October 10 to address the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive damage to school facilities and disrupted the academic calendar. With 11 instructional days lost, the board outlined plans to repair physical damages and adjust curriculum pacing to ensure students still meet key educational standards.

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

The South Georgia Tormenta FC club is approaching its final home game of the season after 2-2 draw with Richmond Kickers at home.

Candidates for City and County contested positions are invited to talk about issues on the Nov. 5 ballot.

A tragic early morning house fire on North Main Street claimed the life of lifelong Statesboro resident. Despite efforts by first responders, she succumbed to her injuries at East Georgia Regional Medical Center around noon on Tuesday.

In September, Georgia's net tax collections totaled about $3.21 billion, down 2.8% from last year, while year-to-date collections rose 0.4% to approximately $8.11 billion, driven by mixed changes in individual income, corporate income, and sales taxes.

Small business owners affected by Hurricane Helene can access in-person assistance at newly opened Small Business Administration Recovery Centers in Bulloch and Chatham Counties, where staff will help with disaster loan applications and provide support during the recovery process.

Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that took place on October 14, 2024, near Interstate 16. A man was found with multiple injuries, and the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Robert Brandon Lewis Keller, is now in custody following a brief pursuit.

The next Gather & Grow at the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern is this Thursday and will feature locals Trish and Randy Morton, who will share their knowledge on growing sugarcane on their Georgia Centennial Farm.