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September is National Preparedness Month, and the Red Cross is reminding you to get ready for emergencies now.

Child Advocacy Services SEGA (CASSEGA) is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for children and families in Southeast Georgia through its three vital programs—CASA Ogeechee, Prevent Child Abuse Ogeechee, and the Ogeechee Visitation Center—which collectively focus on advocacy, prevention, and providing safe spaces for families in need.

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The 7th Mile Farm recently completed its Activity Center thanks to a generous donation. This completion allows the 7th Mile Farm to start building a Caretaker's Lodge for the long-term maintenance and sustainability of its grounds. To donate to Fostering Families Caretaker Lodge project, find the donation link in the article.

Georgia Southern University has been recognized on Forbes' list of America’s Best Employers By State 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its staff and faculty.

Chatham County will experience significant lane closures on Interstate 16 and associated interchanges as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects, aimed at widening I-16 and reconstructing key interchanges, with detailed schedules for both daytime and nighttime closures provided below.

The fifth-year senior will use the scholarship to complete a second master's degree with the goal of becoming physician's assistant.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced the final list of six presidential candidates for the state's November 5 ballot: Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, and four third-party and independent contenders.

As the early teal and Canada goose hunting season approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering tips and updates to help hunters make the most of these opportunities starting September 7, 2024.

The City of Statesboro will hold a public information meeting on September 9 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall to discuss the proposed 1,794-unit "Burkhalter Village" development on Burkhalter Road and gather community feedback before the rescheduled public hearing on September 17.