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Despite the cancellation of this year’s Turpentine Festival due to a storm, the Portal Heritage Society continues to press forward with cleanup efforts and community-driven initiatives.

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Georgia Southern scores 21 points in last 6:35 to win 24-23

In a heartwarming act of generosity, inmates at the Bulloch County Correctional Institute (BCCI) used their commissary funds to donate over 1,000 meals to the Statesboro Food Bank. Moved by the devastation from Hurricanes Debby and Helene, more than 100 inmates came together to support their community in its time of need.

Bulloch County Board of Commissioners and the City of Statesboro have contracted with Southern Disposal Recovery to help homeowners remove fallen trees, limbs, and other yard debris. Here are answers to your questions about debris disposal.

In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, AgSouth Farm Credit is expediting a $30 million early distribution of 2024 patronage funds to assist affected members with their recovery efforts.

The Roosevelt Cone Jr. Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce the availability of scholarships for youth participating in recreational basketball in Bulloch County. Scholarships will cover registration fees and basketball sneakers; applications close on October 15.

The American Red Cross is urgently appealing to donors outside of Hurricane Helene’s impact zone to give blood and platelets, as the storm has caused severe disruptions to blood drives across the Southeast, leading to a critical need for blood donations to maintain a stable supply. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.

At the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation's annual scholarship dinner, excitement filled the Oak Room as the college celebrated a record-breaking 100 scholarships awarded, marking the third consecutive year of increased support for students pursuing their career dreams.