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Cumming, GA, will host the exciting first round of the Qualifier Meat Cutting Challenge on October 16, where 24 skilled meat-cutters from Georgia Texas Roadhouse restaurants, including Statesboro native Julian Carrasco, will showcase their precision and artistry in a unique competition on the ice, vying for a chance to advance to the national championship.

UPDATE: The victim of the house fire has died. A Statesboro woman is in critical condition following an early morning house fire on North Main Street on Tuesday. Firefighters rescued the woman from the burning home and paramedics rushed her to East Georgia Regional Medical Center for emergency treatment.

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Lane closures on I-16 westbound between exit 116 and exit 111 has caused significant traffic delays Monday night, October 14, 2024. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., with law enforcement advising motorists to seek alternate routes.

You are watching live coverage of the 62nd Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade and the GS Homecoming parade in Downtown Statesboro.

Residents of Southern Manor Senior Living in Statesboro and Candler-Metter recently united to show appreciation for the dedicated linemen who restored power after a storm, preparing and delivering 100 gift bags filled with snacks and heartfelt messages of gratitude.

More than 137,000 high school seniors in the Class of 2025 will receive personalized GEORGIA MATCH letters, offering direct admission to public colleges and universities across Georgia, along with waived application fees for those applying through the GEORGIA MATCH dashboard in November.

In Atlanta, Governor Brian P. Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and key agricultural leaders convened to discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Georgia's agricultural and forestry sectors, urging swift federal action for relief as preliminary estimates suggest damages could reach at least $6.46 billion.

This week, Georgia Southern University is celebrating Homecoming 2024 with a variety of student and community events. This year's theme is "Sweet Southern," and the fun has already begun!

The Georgia Department of Transportation will implement left lane closures on the US 17/State Route 404 Spur, Talmadge Bridge, from October 15 to November 22, 2024, for major maintenance work, including the construction of a concrete glare screen, with potential delays expected during this period.