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The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala raised $1.85 million and announced a historic $10 million partnership to support need-based scholarships and foster youth within the University System of Georgia, marking the foundation’s most successful event to date.

Join fitness enthusiasts from around Statesboro at The Garage on Saturday, October 5, 2024, for the Festivus Games, a friendly competition designed for novice and intermediate athletes. This unique event, inspired by the playful spirit of the "Festivus" holiday from Seinfeld, offers a welcoming atmosphere for participants to showcase their strength and stamina without the pressure of elite-level competition.

Grab your rod and reel, kids! The Bulloch Bass Club and BCRP will host this year's Gary Oglesby Memorial Youth Fishing Rodeo at the pond at Mill Creek Regional Park Pond on Saturday, October 5. All children who participate will receive a prize and a free hot dog lunch, along with trophies for the largest fish and cash for tagged fish.

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The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2024, which recognizes alumni who have excelled in business, leadership, community, education, or philanthropy, boasts an impressive number of Savannah and Statesboro locals.

Families 4 Families, a non-profit organization that supports area foster families, had a gala to raise funds for the organization on September 12.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announces a series of lane closures on Interstate 16 and associated ramps in Chatham County from September 20 to September 28, 2024, as part of the ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects aimed at enhancing traffic flow and safety.

The 35th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest invites K-5 students across Georgia to celebrate the state’s biodiversity through artwork, with this year's theme, "Colors of the Wild: Blend In or Stand Out?" encouraging young artists to explore the survival adaptations of native wildlife.

The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Southeast Health District is encouraging residents to protect themselves during flu season by getting vaccinated, with flu shots now available at all health departments in Georgia. No appointment is necessary.