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The Statesboro Bulloch Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that President/CEO Jennifer Davis has completed the esteemed Institute of Organizational Management program, reinforcing her leadership skills and dedication to the local business community.

Mike Crews has put together a complete schedule of all college football games this coming weekend. 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 Averitt Center for the Arts invites families to get into the Halloween spirit with their FREE, family-friendly production of *Are We Scared Yet?*, a spooky one-act play on October 11th and 12th, directed by Joni Mock.

The Georgia Ports Authority has approved a significant expansion at the Port of Brunswick, adding 50 acres of paved vehicle storage at Colonel’s Island Terminal to enhance its capacity for handling increased trade, particularly in Ro/Ro cargo.

The City of Statesboro is excited to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Statesboro Art Park, set to take place on Thursday, October 17, at 4:30 p.m. Members of the public are warmly invited to join in this celebration of creativity and community.

The school system has made the decision to keep its original Fall Break, October 14-18, intact. The days missed due to Hurricane Helene will not be made up; instead, the district will adjust instruction to meet student needs.

Hot meals will be available at lunchtime today in Nevils, Brooklet, and Stilson/Leefield. Brooklet First Baptist, Leefield Baptist, and Old Fellowship Baptist will also offer ice, water, and device charging.

To request replacement benefits, eligible SNAP recipients must report the loss of food to DFCS and complete a Food Loss Replacement Form. Customers have 10 days from the date of the food loss to request a replacement for food lost during storm-related power outages that lasted four hours or more. See a link in the story to fill out the form online.

In light of Hurricane Helene's impact, the Statesboro Fire Department has postponed its upcoming smoke alarm blitz, originally set for October 5th, 2024, to prioritize community recovery and safety.

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